Explore (verb)

1. To travel through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.
2. To investigate or study something in detail.
3. To look for something in a systematic and thorough way.
4. To examine an area or subject in order to learn more about it.
5. To travel to a place for the purpose of discovery or investigation.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "test the worth of"): from old french explorer, from latin explorare, from ex- "out" + plorare "to cry out".

Examples:

1. He explored the cave.
2. They decided to explore the city.
3. The scientist explored the depths of the ocean.
4. The students explored the topic in depth.
5. The explorers were the first to explore the Amazon rainforest.