explore
ex·plore (ek splôr′, ik-)
transitive verb explored -·plored′, exploring -·plor′·ing
- to look into closely; examine carefully; investigate
- to travel in (a region previously unknown or little known) in order to learn about its natural features, inhabitants, etc.
- Med. to examine (an organ, wound, etc.) by operation, probing, etc., as in order to make a diagnosis
Etymology: L explorare, to search out < ex-, out + plorare, to cry out, wail
intransitive verb
- to explore new regions, etc.
- to search carefully, systematically, or scientifically for oil, minerals, treasure, etc.
Object
- theme: You'll also explore the theme of sustainability, which is a current ' hot topic ' in the field of environmental study.
- relationship: Using both retrospective and prospective data we then explore the relationship between human isolates and those identified from cattle and retail poultry.
- implication: The unit PR Writing 2 Design & Campaign Support expands on what was learned during Level 1 and explores further the implications for PR.
- issue: Dr. James Warner of Imperial College London explores the issue in the October issue of the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
- aspect: The course will also explore aspects of cultural differences.
Preposition: on
- foot: T he scenic beauty and the variety of the landscape make Northern Ireland a great place to explore on foot.
Preposition: at
- leisure: After a walking tour, you'll be free to explore at leisure.
Noun phrase with adjective complement
- such: Explore feelings such as fear, anger, shame, hope, love and trust.
Modifying Another Word
- fully: From here you can fully explore our site " .
Used with why or when
- what: Studying planetary magnetic fields enables us to explore what is happening deep inside the planets.
- why: The paper explores why this may be the case and suggests ways in which the area might improve its profile in the future.
- who: The book explores who you should marry, why you should get married and how we should live out our marriage.
Preposition: beyond
- boundary: Through lectures, seminars and collaborative project work it encourages students to explore beyond the historic boundaries of their own particular specialism.
Preposition: in
- detail: Probably the first option for the group to explore in detail is having no specific regime.
Preposition: with
- ease: The massive Courchevel valley provides plenty of terrain for even novice skiers to explore with relative ease.
Preposition: by
- bike: Click on the area of the map ( below ) that you would like to explore by bike.
The learn'd is happy nature to explore, The fool is happy that he knows no more.
At bottom, the society of scientists ismore important than theirdiscoveries.What science has to teach us here isnot its techniques but its spirit: the irresistible need to explore.
Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. Together let us explore the stars.
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