01 v. t. To seek for or after; to strive to attain by search; to look wisely and carefully for.
imp. & p. p.
Explored; p. pr. & vb. n.
Exploring
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1.
To seek for or after; to strive to attain by search; to look wisely and carefully for.[Obs.]“Explores the lost, the wandering sheep directs.” — Pope.
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2.
To search through or into; to penetrate or range over for discovery; to examine thoroughly; as, to explore new countries or seas; to explore the depths of science.