ex|plore

ex|plore
ex|plore «ehk SPLR, -SPLOHR», verb, -plored, -plor|ing.
–v.t.
1. to travel in (little-known lands or seas) for the purpose of discovery: »

Admiral Byrd explored much of Antarctica.

2. to go over carefully; look into closely; examine: »

to explore a possibility. The children explored the new house from attic to cellar.

 SYNONYM(S): investigate, scrutinize. See syn. der search. (Cf. ↑search)
3. Medicine. to examine by touch, for example with a probe: »

The surgeon explored the wound.

4. Obsolete. to search for; search out: »

Let some prophet…Explore the cause of great Apollo's rage (Alexander Pope).

–v.i.
to carry out a methodical searching operation; engage in exploration: »

Some geologists explore for oil.

╂[< Latin explōrāre investigate, spy out, (originally) cry out (at the sight of game or an enemy) < ex- out + plōrāre weep, cry]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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