explore

/ɪkˈsplɔː/verb

To travel through a place to learn what it is like or to look for new discoveries.

Example sentence

“We spent the afternoon exploring the old part of the city.”

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.

Related words

departTo go away from a place; to set off.railwayA system of tracks and trains for carrying people or goods.arriveTo come to a place; to reach one's destination.ferryTo carry people or goods back and forth across a river, strait, or other stretch of water by boat.wanderTo move about with no particular aim or destination, sometimes while looking for a way to get by.highwayA major public road built for fast traffic, often with several lanes.