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delve
[ delv ]
verb (used without object)
- to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate:
to delve into the issue of prison reform.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Archaic. to dig, as with a spade.
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to dig; excavate.
delve
/ ɛ /
verb
- to inquire or research deeply or intensively (for information, etc)
he delved in the Bible for quotations
- to search or rummage (in a drawer, the pockets, etc)
- (esp of an animal) to dig or burrow deeply (into the ground, etc)
- archaic.also tr to dig or turn up (earth, a garden, etc), as with a spade
Derived Forms
- ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- İ noun
- ܲ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of delve1
Word History and Origins
Origin of delve1
Example Sentences
Although here’s betting the World of Color show — sure to feature impressive fountains, projections and pyrotechnics — doesn’t delve too heavily into any “hard facts.”
He apologizes for his mistake, but M’s frustration suggests a complicated history that the play doesn’t have time to delve into.
Herbert hopes it will "delve deeper" into some of the characters, but stresses he wants it to stay true to the original.
Carbon delves into mind-bending scientific discoveries about the kind of marvels that carbon makes possible.
And I thought, how can I delve into grief and tell a story that is close to me but also has elements of fantasy, has elements of playfulness and beauty as well?
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