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explore

/ɪkˈsplɔː/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To search for or discover new things, often in an unfamiliar environment.

    - "Let's explore the forest and see what we can find."
    - "The astronauts were excited to explore new planets."
    - "I enjoy exploring different cultures and learning about their traditions."
  • Verb

    To examine something closely and in detail.

    - "The scientists spent hours exploring the intricacies of the cell."
    - "Let's explore the options for our project before making a decision."
    - "The detective spent days exploring every detail of the crime scene."

Pronunciation
  1. /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/



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Synonyms

delve , research
Rhymes
Words rhyming with explore
explore , core , more , lore
Variants
List of all variants of explore that leads to same result
explore , explored , explores , exploring , re-exploration , re-explorations , re-explore , re-explored , re-explores , re-exploring , reexploration , reexplorations , reexplore , reexplored , reexplores , reexploring
Forms
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explored, exploring, explorer


Etymology
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The word 'explore' comes from the Latin word 'explorare,' which means 'to search out' or 'to examine.'


Trivia
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  1. The first known use of the word 'explore' in English was in the 15th century.

  2. The first European explorers to reach the Americas were Christopher Columbus, in 1492, and Vasco da Gama, in 1498.

  3. The first person to explore the depths of the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, was Jacques Piccard in 1960.

  4. The first man to explore space was Yuri Gagarin, who made a suborbital flight on April 12, 1961.

  5. The largest library in the world, the British Library, contains over 170 million items and is a treasure trove of knowledge and exploration.


Related Concepts
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  1. Exploration: The act of searching for new information or experiences. Exploration can be physical, as in the discovery of new lands or territories, or intellectual, as in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

  2. Explorer: A person who explores new or unknown territories or ideas. Explorers can be adventurers, scientists, or researchers, and their discoveries can lead to new knowledge, technological advancements, and cultural exchange.


Culture
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The concept of exploration has been a significant theme throughout history, from early human migrations and the discovery of new lands to the exploration of space and the depths of the ocean. Exploration has been a driving force behind scientific discoveries, technological advancements, and cultural exchange.

How to Memorize "explore"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize 'explore,' visualize yourself going on an adventure, searching for new things and discovering new information. Imagine yourself exploring a new city or a new part of the forest.

  2. associate

    - To memorize 'explore,' associate it with the idea of discovery and adventure. Think of words like 'discover,' 'adventure,' and 'journey.'
    - Another way to associate 'explore' is to think of the word 'explorer,' and remember that explorers go on adventures to discover new things.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize 'explore,' try using the mnemonic 'Every Person Looks Over Rocks Exclusively.' This phrase can help you remember the spelling and pronunciation of the word.


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