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explore

[ ik-splawr, -splohr ]

verb (used with object)

explored, exploring.
  1. to traverse or range over (a region, area, etc.) for the purpose of discovery:

    to explore the island.

  2. to look into closely; scrutinize; examine:

    Let us explore the possibilities for improvement.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  3. Surgery. to investigate into, especially mechanically, as with a probe.
  4. Obsolete. to search for; search out.


verb (used without object)

explored, exploring.
  1. to engage in exploration.

explore

/ ɪˈɔː /

verb

  1. tr to examine or investigate, esp systematically
  2. to travel to or into (unfamiliar or unknown regions), esp for organized scientific purposes
  3. tr med to examine (an organ or part) for diagnostic purposes
  4. obsolete.
    tr to search for or out
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈǰ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ǰa· adjective
  • ·ǰa·i·ٲ noun
  • ·ǰiԲ· adverb
  • e·ǰ verb reexplored reexploring
  • un·ǰa· adjective
  • ܲe·ǰ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of explore1

First recorded in 1575–85; from Latin ō “to search out, examine,” equivalent to ex- ex- 1( def ) + ō “to cry out,” probably originally with reference to hunting cries
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of explore1

C16: from Latin ō, from ex- 1+ ō to cry aloud; probably from the shouts of hunters sighting prey
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While still in service, j-hope released “Hope on the Street: Vol. 1,” a soundtrack to his documentary series of the same name in which he explored street dance in different cities across the world.

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Her legal representative told the BBC Tossici-Bolt had been offering a "consensual conversation" and would explore "all legal options" following the ruling.

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And he also explores other topics like rhino poaching in South Africa and illegal gold mining in Colombia.

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“The California State Library remains committed to serving all of the people of California and will explore alternative means to ensure continued access to essential library services.”

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When “Common Side Effects” explores this further, analyzing the mushroom’s effects on Frances’ mother, who has dementia, the series strikes a stunning emotional core.

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