explore explore /ɪkˈsplɔr/

verb

1. () Inquire into  ( research , delve into , search , explore )
   inquire into
    The students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project
   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
   He searched for information on his relatives on the web
    Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness
   Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness
   
2. () Travel to or penetrate into  ( explore )
   travel to or penetrate into
    Explore unknown territory in biology
   explore unknown territory in biology
   
3. () Examine minutely  ( explore )
   examine minutely
   
4. (medicine) examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes  ( explore )
   (medicine) examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes