explore
/ɪkˈsplɔː/verb
To travel through a place to learn what it is like or to look for new discoveries.
Example sentences
- “We spent the afternoon exploring the old part of the city.”
- “They rented bikes to explore the rocky coast north of town.”
Widely used for ideas as well as places: you can explore an option, a question, or a career. 'Explore whether' is a common formal pattern in reports.