You need to 'explore' your feelings on this subject more carefully.
We 'explored' various options/alternatives/possibilities.
The children were encouraged to 'explore' mathematics.
(..) - Here? - Actually, over there. It's a pivotal moment in human history. You make contact with an alien race. After you do, everything begins to change. Fleets of starships are built and mankind explores the galaxy. It unites humanity when they realise they're not alone in the universe. (..)1996 Star Trek: First Contact