Definition of Explore
Explore
ex·plore
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to travel to and around a new/unfamiliar area or place in order to become familiar with it, learn about it, or search for something;
e.g. She packed her backpack and set out to explore the bustling city.
(verb)
to look into and study some subject in detail, often by discussing and analyzing it and searching for the answers to questions;
e.g. The study aims to explore the environmental factors that affect this process.
(verb)
to examine the possibilities and options in a situation and become familiar with them, often by testing or trying them in some way;
e.g. She wants to explore the different brands available before buying such an expensive appliance.
(verb)
to examine something, especially using one's hands/fingers in order to make a medical diagnosis;
e.g. The doctor started to explore the wound to see if it needed stitches.
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Quotes
"When someone we love is having difficulty and is giving us a bad time, It's better to explore the cause than to criticize the action." -- Zig Ziglar
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