explore

Definition

  • verb: to look at (something) in a careful way to learn more about it
  • verb: to investigate, study, or analyze
  • sometimes used with indirect questions
  • synonyms: search, plumb, fathom

Examples

  • You need to 'explore' your feelings on this subject more carefully.

  • We 'explored' various options/alternatives/possibilities.

  • The children were encouraged to 'explore' mathematics.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, it seems that Fiona's not exactly happy. Oh-ho-ho! And there's some question as to why that is? Well, let's explore that, shall we? Ah. P, P, P... Princess. Cinderella. Here we are. "Lived happily ever after." Oh... No ogres! (..)
    2004 Shrek 2