to explore

Examples

• All

• For the first time in his career, he was exploring love as a pure emotion.

  Academic text (2013)

• The results of this survey highlighted the need to explore additional questions that were not addressed.

  Academic text (2013)

• All I ever wanted to do was explore new things and places.

• Feel free to explore and have fun with it.

• Maybe you should explore that more.

  Honey Girls (2021)

• We are simply trying to explore some possibilities.

• I think there's always new things to explore and experience.

• We never limit readers' curiosity; we do invite them to explore everything the library collection offers.

  Academic text (2015)

• The ability to manipulate pitch allows students to explore a variety of performance practices.

  Academic text (2015)

• In her latest book, the author aims to explore the impact of technology on education.

Synonyms

L

to look at

vsto explore

∞ 1.0

Study something carefully to understand it or decide

is detailed study focused on learning or testing possibilities

S

to search

vsto explore

∞ 1.0

To try to find something or someone by looking carefully

is about studying or investigating possibilities rather than locating things

I

to investigate

vsto explore

∞ 2.8

To look carefully at something to find facts

covers detailed study but is slightly broader in approach

S

to study

vsto explore

∞ 1.0

To look at something carefully to understand it

is similar but can be less formal or shorter in duration

E

to examine

vsto explore

868 2.5

To look at something carefully to find facts or problems

matches detailed investigation but is slightly broader in intent

A

to analyze

vsto explore

• US

675 3.2

To study something carefully to understand it better

is general detailed examination rather than structure focused analysis

O

to observe

vsto explore

619 2.4

To watch something carefully to learn about it

involves active study and analysis rather than mainly watching

L

to look into

vsto explore

573 2.8

Examine something carefully to find out more

is broader detailed examination and not only initial investigation

R

to research

vsto explore

300 3.1

To study a subject carefully to find new facts

is detailed investigation but not always done in a systematic way

G

to get to the bottom of

vsto explore

137 3.9

Find the real reason for a problem by checking carefully

is about detailed study rather than focusing only on root cause

E

to entertain

vsto explore

82 4.2

Think about an idea or possibility

involves active, detailed investigation rather than mere consideration

D

to dig into

vsto explore

• Informal

70 3.7

To look at something carefully, often by searching under the surface

stresses careful study in detail rather than digging under the surface

D

to delve

vsto explore

61 4.7

To look deeply into a subject to find information

is a general detailed investigation rather than a deep search

S

to scope

vsto explore

48 3.7

To look carefully at something to learn about it

is a detailed investigation into subjects, ideas, or possibilities

P

to probe

vsto explore

• Literature

35 5.1

To ask careful questions to find hidden information

is broader study and not only question driven probing

P

to peruse

vsto explore

32 7.0

To read something slowly and carefully to understand it

is a wider study of a subject rather than focused reading

S

to scope out

vsto explore

• Informal

18 5.4

To look carefully at a place or person to get information before you act

is a detailed study of ideas or possibilities rather than a quick check

P

to plumb

vsto explore

7 7.4

To examine something deeply to learn more about it

is a detailed study but not necessarily the deepest probe possible

C

to canvass

vsto explore

5 6.8

To study something carefully to find its main points

focuses on broad detailed investigation rather than group discussion

P

to probe deeper

vsto explore

1 4.4

To look into something more carefully to find hidden facts

refers to detailed study at a normal level, not extra depth

S

to scratch beneath the surface

vsto explore

• UK

1 5.7

To look below the surface to find the real reasons

focuses on general detailed study rather than only finding hidden layers

P

to plumb the depth

vsto explore

7.9

To examine something carefully to find hidden details

is broader detailed inquiry rather than extreme depth exploration

Antonyms

I

to ignore

∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

O

to overlook

243 2.9

To not notice someone or something you should see

Idioms

E

to explore one's roots

1 5.1

Learn about your family history and cultural background

How Thorough

to investigate

∞ 2.8

to examine

868 2.5

to explore

471 2.3

to consider

∞ 1.8

to glance at

150 2.0

Surface Forms

Etymology