explore

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de parcourir ou d'examiner un lieu, une idée ou un sujet inconnu afin d'en apprendre davantage.

A verb used to indicate the act of traveling through or investigating an unfamiliar area, idea, or subject in order to learn more about it.

1. Travel and discoverA2formal

   To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.

   explorer, parcourir pour découvrir

   • They explored the ancient ruins in Greece.
   • We spent the day exploring the forest trails.
   • She wants to explore the islands of the Pacific.

   Synonymesprospectrangereconnoiterscoutsurveytourtraverse

   Antonymesbypassignoreneglectoverlookskip

2. B1formal

   To examine or investigate something thoroughly in order to learn more about it.

   Examiner ou investiguer

   • The scientists explored the effects of the new drug.
   • We need to explore all possible solutions to this problem.
   • He explored the topic in great detail during his lecture.

   Synonymesanalyzeexamineinspectinvestigatelook intoproberesearchscrutinizestudy

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectoverlookskip

3. Consider or think aboutB1formal

   To think about or discuss something in order to understand it better.

   examiner

   • Let's explore the idea of starting a new business.
   • The committee explored various options for funding.
   • She explored the possibility of studying abroad.

   Synonymesanalyzeconsidercontemplatedeliberateexamineinvestigatelook intoprobereviewstudy

   Antonymesdismissdisregardignoreneglectoverlook