delve

//dɛlv//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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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.