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explore

explore

Meaning of explore

examine area

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EN-UK/ɪkˈsplɔː/
EN-US/ɪkˈsplɔr/
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explore with Russian translation

explore usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Давай исследуем старую гавань, прежде чем она станет многолюдной.

Let's explore the old harbour before it gets busy.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Они наняли гида, чтобы исследовать тропический лес безопасно.

They hired a guide to explore the rainforest safely.

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explore belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

exploreисследовать
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

explore synonyms

Related words worth learning together

investigate
To examine facts or events systematically to discover the truth, causes, or details.
examine
To look at something carefully to assess its condition or to study its details.
research
To carry out systematic, detailed study aimed at establishing facts or reaching new conclusions (academic/scientific).
delve into
To examine or investigate something in great depth, focusing on details.
tour
To travel around a place for pleasure, often with a planned route or guide.
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🇬🇧en

To examine facts or events systematically to discover the truth, causes, or details.

B2Often

Detectives are investigating the theft.

🇬🇧en

To look at something carefully to assess its condition or to study its details.

B2Often

The doctor examined the patient for signs of infection.

🇬🇧en

To carry out systematic, detailed study aimed at establishing facts or reaching new conclusions (academic/scientific).

B2Very Often

She is researching renewable energy technologies.

D
🇬🇧en
delve into

To examine or investigate something in great depth, focusing on details.

B2Often

The article delves into the causes of urban decline.

🇬🇧en

To travel around a place for pleasure, often with a planned route or guide.

B1Often

They toured the city with a guide.

survey
🇬🇧en

To look over or measure an area systematically, or to collect structured information (e.g., by questionnaire).

B2Often

Engineers surveyed the site before construction.

P
🇬🇧en
probe

To investigate or explore deeply, often by questioning or using instruments; can suggest probing beyond the surface.

B2Often

Journalists probed into the politician's past statements.

S
🇬🇧en
scout

To explore or reconnoiter an area to gather practical information, often for planning or tactical use.

B2Rarely

They scouted the location for the film shoot.

R
🇬🇧en
reconnoiter

To make a preliminary survey or reconnaissance of an area, typically for military or strategic purposes.

C1Rarely

The platoon reconnoitered the valley before the operation.

🇬🇧en

To look at or investigate something informally or briefly; also to try or examine casually.

B1Very Often

You should check out the new café on High Street.

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How to pronounce explore and what this word means

explore means explore. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce explore

/ɪkˈsplɔː/

explore translation

explore

explore examples

Let's explore the old harbour before it gets busy.

explore transcription

/ɪkˈsplɔː/, /ɪkˈsplɔr/

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explore meaning: what does it mean?

examine area

explore pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

explore is pronounced as /ɪkˈsplɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

explore definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Let's explore the old harbour before it gets busy. Translation: Давай исследуем старую гавань, прежде чем она станет многолюдной.

Is explore part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?

Yes, explore can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is explore part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, explore can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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