explore — to search and discover (an area that you have never been to before)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to search and discover (an area that you have never been to before)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My cat loves to explore every corner of the house, especially the forbidden kitchen counter.
- Scientists continue to explore the mysteries of the deep ocean.
- Before making a decision, we should explore all our options carefully.
explore
VERB[/ɪkˈsplɔːr/]
to search and discover (an area that you have never been to before)
Explorers carefully explore a mysterious cave searching for hidden passages and discoveries.
Explore the unknown before fear tells you to ignore.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'explorare', meaning 'to search out' or 'to investigate', composed of the prefix 'ex-' (out) and 'plorare' (to cry out or scout).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + plorare (to search/scout) = explore
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📝Examples
“My cat loves to explore every corner of the house, especially the forbidden kitchen counter.”
“Scientists continue to explore the mysteries of the deep ocean.”
“Before making a decision, we should explore all our options carefully.”
“He decided to explore his grandmother's attic and found a box full of old love letters.”
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