EXPLORE

[verb] - to search and discover (about)Some people think it's wrong to spend money on exploring space (= going into space in order to discover more about it). [T]If we have time on this summer, I'd like to explore some of the less well-known parts of the country. [T]The children have gone exploring in the woods. [I]Let's explore this question/issue/topic/idea more fully (= examine it carefully in order to discover more about it). [T]Psychotherapists explore (= ask questions about) people's pasts in order to help them understand their present feelings and behaviour. [T]She gently explored her new baby's face with her fingers (= felt it in order to discover more about it). [T]'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' is a film about three men exploring (= searching) for gold. [I]