See Also: explore(dictionary)

explore (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: explorare, from plorare 'to cry out'; probably from the shouting of hunters when they see the animal they are trying to catch]
[T] to discuss or think about something carefully
-synonym look at look at
::Management need to explore ways of improving office security.
::I'm going to explore the possibility of a part-time job.
[I and T] to travel around an area in order to find out about it
::Venice is a wonderful city to explore.
explore (sth) for oil/minerals/gold etc
to look for something such as oil, minerals etc
[T] written to feel something with your hand or another part of your body to find out what it is like
::Gingerly she explored the bump on her head with her fingers.