explore meaning

UK /ɪkˈsplɔː/ US /ɪkˈsplɔr/ 2 syllables

explore (verb): inquire into.

explore has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

explore as a verb

  1. inquire into
    • the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project
    • He searched for information on his relatives on the web
    • Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness

    Synonyms: research, search

    Type of: investigate

    Kinds: prospect, google, mapquest, re-explore, cast about

    Related forms: explorative, exploratory, exploration

  2. travel to or penetrate into
    • explore unknown territory in biology

    Type of: investigate

    Kinds: pioneer, cave, map

    Related forms: explorative, exploratory, exploration, explorer

  3. examine minutely

    Type of: diagnose

    Kinds: plumb

    Related forms: exploratory, exploration

  4. examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

    Type of: diagnose

    Kinds: put out feelers

    Related forms: exploratory, exploration

How to pronounce explore

explore is pronounced /ɪkˈsplɔː/ in British English and /ɪkˈsplɔr/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with explore

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in RE · 7-letter words

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