Explore — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ik-ˈsplȯr/ ex·plore

Meaning & Definition of Explore

Explore (verb)

  1. to investigate, study, or analyze, look into —sometimes used with indirect questions
  2. to become familiar with by testing or experimenting
  3. to travel over (new territory) for adventure or discovery

Explore (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to search through or into

    "communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions"

    similar: delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research, check into, check up on
    related: inspect, sift, study, view, browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through), reinvestigate

  2. to go into or range over for purposes of discovery

    "we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean"

    similar: hunt, probe, prospect, search, skirr
    related: reconnoiter, scout, disclose, discover, reveal, unearth, fathom, plumb, sound

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Explore

The most common words with a similar meaning to Explore:

delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research, hunt, prospect, search, skirr, check into, check up on

Related Words for Explore

inspect, sift, study, view, browse, cruise, peruse, scan, skim (through), surf, thumb (through), reinvestigate, reconnoiter, scout, disclose, discover, reveal, unearth, fathom, plumb, sound

Word Forms of Explore

Inflections: explored, exploring

Origin & Etymology of Explore

Latin explorare, from ex- + plorare to cry out

First known use: 1531t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Explore

  • Topics: Travel

Words & Phrases Containing Explore

reexplore

Frequently Asked Questions about Explore

What does "Explore" mean?

"Explore" means to investigate, study, or analyze, look into —sometimes used with indirect questions. As a verb, it is defined as: to investigate, study, or analyze, look into —sometimes used with indirect questions. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Explore"?

Other words for "Explore" include delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe and research. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Explore" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Explore"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Explore". Common alternatives include delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate, look (into), probe, research, hunt and prospect.

How do you use "Explore" in a sentence?

Examples of "Explore" in a sentence: "communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions"; "we must continue to explore the depths of the ocean".

Is "Explore" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Explore" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Explore"?

"Explore" is pronounced /ik-ˈsplȯr/ and divided into syllables as ex·plore.

What is the origin of the word "Explore"?

"Explore" comes from Latin explorare, from ex- + plorare to cry out. First known use: 1531t.

What is another word for "Explore" meaning "to search through or into"?

When "Explore" (verb) means to search through or into, synonyms include delve (into), dig (into), examine, inquire (into), investigate and look (into).