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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.
- Archaic. to dig, as with a spade.
verb (used with object)
- Archaic. to dig; excavate.
delve
/ dɛlv /
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
- ˈdelver, noun
Other Words From
- delver noun
- un·delved adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of delve1
Word History and Origins
Origin of delve1
Example Sentences
But what he doesn't do much of—and this is refreshing—is delve into the humungous What Does It All Mean?
Or they can try the Ron Wyden approach and use their resources to craft policy and delve into the operation of government.
Some delve into city infrastructure—subway tunnels, bridges, even sewers.
Lewis attempts to delve into why Benson is a detective – citing possibly father issues (if only he knew).
It would work crossword puzzles or play Solitaire, while the Big Mind would delve deep into the subjects I wanted to write about.
It is best not to dig and delve for a meaning, Miss Tessa; society sanctions many phrases that you would not speak in sincerity.
The more you delve into the religions of the Americans the more anomalies you find.
While thus equipping myself to become a brain merchant, it was inevitable that I should delve into sociology.
It would be no unamusing task for an antiquary with human instincts to dig and delve until he had re-peopled every residence.
No unexpected call could come to him, no fingers delve into the purse that he might now keep privately to himself.
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