delve
//dɛlv//
Verb
delveInfinitive
delvePresent tense
delvedPast tense
delvedPast participle
delvingPresent participle
delvesThird-person singular
1
To investigate or research something thoroughly and deeply.
The journalist delved into the company's financial records to uncover the truth.
2
To dig or excavate the ground (archaic usage).
The farmer delved the soil to plant seeds.
3
To reach into or search through something with one's hands.
She delved into her bag to find her keys.