Definitions for: Explore


[v] examine for diagnostic purposes, as of organs
[v] examine minutely
[v] inquire into
[v] travel to or penetrate into; of unknown territory, for scientific purposes



Webster (1913) Definition: Ex*plore", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Explored; p. pr. &
vb. n. Exploring.] [L. explorare to explore; ex out+plorare
to cry out aloud,prob. orig., to cause to flow; perh. akin to
E. flow: cf. F. explorer.]
1. To seek for or after; to strive to attain by search; to
look wisely and carefully for. [Obs.]

Explores the lost, the wandering sheep directs.
--Pope.

2. To search through or into; to penetrate or range over for
discovery; to examine thoroughly; as, to explore new
countries or seas; to explore the depths of science.
``Hidden frauds [to] explore.'' --Dryden.

Synonyms: research, search

See Also: beat about, cast about, cast around, cave, diagnose, investigate, look into, map, name, plumb, prospect, put out feelers, re-explore, spelunk

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