Definitions

delve

[delv] / dɛlv /

VERB

dig into task, action

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burrow inquire

STRONG

dig dredge examine excavate explore investigate probe prospect ransack research rummage search seek shovel sift spade trowel unearth

WEAK

ferret out go into gouge out jump into leave no stone unturned look into really get into scoop out turn inside out

Antonyms

STRONG

fill find ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Despite his broad remit, colleagues say he delves deep into details.

From The Wall Street Journal

Other topics we delve into include the anxiety of white-collar workers, why we love those Christmas songs and great places to see in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For Good” really gets to delve into that stuff.

From Los Angeles Times

And he was talking a lot about where he pulled from, the conversations he had with Guillermo about what they wanted to delve into.

From Los Angeles Times

Before delving deeper into this issue, a few words about the existing ACA premium subsidies.

From Los Angeles Times

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