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

  • (..) Tell the President this is not an attack. Remember this ship, Prime? Built for all you Knights, you great crusaders, to explore the universe. Well, I commandeered it. It's my personal prison now. Optimus? Welcome back to the Knights' Temenos, Prime. (..)
    2014 Transformers: Age of Extinction
  • (..) of your life. Your office. Yeah, we've been working our best to do it. Absolutely, we're... I'm going to have to call you back. Mr. Stane? Sir, we've explored what you've asked us, and it seems as though there's a little hiccup. - Actually... - A hiccup? Yes, to power the suit, sir, (..)
    2008 Iron Man
  • (..) by the criminal underworld. A man who can offer you a path. What makes you think I need a path? Someone like you is only here by choice. You have been exploring the criminal fraternity... ...but whatever your original intentions... ...you have become truly lost. (..)
    2005 Batman Begins