reconnoitre (verb)

1. The protagonist in the film decided to reconnoitre the haunted house to uncover its secrets.

2. The main character in the anime series embarked on a dangerous journey to reconnoitre the hidden treasure.

3. The priest led a group of pilgrims to reconnoitre the holy land and seek spiritual enlightenment.

4. The archaeologists set out to reconnoitre the ancient ruins to gain insight into the civilization that once thrived there.