Explored: meaning, definitions and examples

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explored

 

[ ɪkˈsplɔːrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Explored is the simple past tense of the verb 'explore', which means to travel through an area for the purpose of discovery. It often implies a thorough investigation or examination of a place, idea, or issue.

Synonyms

examined, investigated, searched, traveled

Examples of usage

  • She explored the ancient ruins during her vacation.
  • The scientists explored new methods for renewable energy.
  • He explored the depths of the ocean on his research trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "explored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 explorado

🇮🇳 अन्वेषण किया गया

🇩🇪 erforscht

🇮🇩 dieksplorasi

🇺🇦 досліджений

🇵🇱 zbadany

🇯🇵 探検された

🇫🇷 exploré

🇪🇸 explorado

🇹🇷 keşfedilmiş

🇰🇷 탐험된

🇸🇦 مستكشف

🇨🇿 prozkoumaný

🇸🇰 preskúmaný

🇨🇳 探索过的

🇸🇮 raziskano

🇮🇸 skoðaður

🇰🇿 зерттелген

🇬🇪 გამოკვლეული

🇦🇿 tədqiqat aparılmış

🇲🇽 explorado

Word origin

The word 'explore' has its roots in the Latin word 'explorare', which means 'to investigate' or 'to search out'. This Latin term is derived from the prefix 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'plorare', meaning 'to cry out' or 'to weep'. The transformation into Middle English led to the adoption of the term as 'exploren', and over time it evolved into its modern form 'explore'. The concept of exploration has been a significant part of human history, particularly during the Age of Exploration in the 15th to 17th centuries when European powers sought new trade routes and territories. The term has expanded beyond geographic exploration to include intellectual and scientific inquiries.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,535 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.