explore

//ɪkˈsplɔːr//
B1Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

exploreInfinitive
explorePresent tense
exploredPast tense
exploredPast participle
exploringPresent participle
exploresThird-person singular
1

to travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it or discover what it is like

They explored the jungle to discover new species of plants.

2

to examine or investigate something carefully in order to learn more about it

Scientists are exploring new ways to treat the disease.

3

to search through or look around a place in order to discover things

The children explored the old house to see what they could find.