Synonyms for explore
ɪkˈsplɔr, -ˈsploʊrex·plore

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1. exploreverb

   Synonyms:
   research, delve

2. exploreverb

   To seek for something or after someone.

   Synonyms:
   research, delve

3. exploreverb

   To examine or investigate something systematically.

   The committee has been exploring alternative solutions to the problem at hand.

   Synonyms:
   research, delve

4. exploreverb

   To travel somewhere in search of discovery.

   It was around that time that the expedition began exploring the Arctic Circle.

   Synonyms:
   delve, research

5. exploreverb

   To examine diagnostically.

   Synonyms:
   delve, research

6. exploreverb

   To (seek) experience first hand.

   It is normal for a boy of this age to be exploring his sexuality.

   Synonyms:
   research, delve

7. exploreverb

   To be engaged exploring in any of the above senses.

   He was too busy exploring to notice his son needed his guidance

   Synonyms:
   delve, research

8. exploreverb

   To wander without any particular aim or purpose.

   The boys explored all around till cold and hunger drove them back to the campfire one by one

   Synonyms:
   delve, research

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. research, search, exploreverb

   inquire into

   "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"; "Scientists are exploring the nature of consciousness"

   Synonyms:
   seek, search, look, look for, research

2. exploreverb

   travel to or penetrate into

   "explore unknown territory in biology"

   Synonyms:
   search, research

3. exploreverb

   examine minutely

   Synonyms:
   search, research

4. exploreverb

   examine (organs) for diagnostic purposes

   Synonyms:
   search, research

Matched Categories

1. • Diagnose
   • Investigate
   • Medicine

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. exploreverb

   Synonyms:
   examine, scrutinize, investigate, search into, inquire into, pry into

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:4.0 / 2 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "explore":

   explorer, exploring, exploration, explored, explores, examine, consider, study, browse, investigate, explorations, exploit, studying, discover, discuss, analyse, review, analyze, seek, navigate

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How to use explore in a sentence?

1. Brene Brown:

   Only when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.

2. Thomas Middleditch:

   I'd always thought I was a romantic and that when I fall in love, that stuff fades away. It does for some years — enough to be like,' I should get married, and I'll be different,' but it's part of me. If that's part of your being and it feels important to you, find a way to explore it, because repression sucks.

3. Thomas Weber:

   With this in mind, we are eager to jointly explore possible fields of future cooperation with an internationally leading tech firm like Qualcomm.

4. Michael LaRosa:

   Willow is settling into the White House with her favorite toys, treats, and plenty of room to smell and explore.

5. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush:

   As a result of these conversations and thoughtful consideration of the kind of strong leadership I think America needs, I have decided to actively explore the possibility of running for President of the United States.