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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We also delve into the questions facing American capitalism and take a peek at the Obama Presidential Center and the summer’s buzziest movies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

In a pop-up Slate Plus bonus episode of Amicus, Mark and Dahlia delve deeper into that decision.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Let's delve into both to see how Monaco might change things.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The bell never means the same thing twice but simply suggests feelings too big to delve into at this time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Lazlo was uncomfortable pressing onward in this bloody line of inquiry—and he was far from certain he really wanted an answer—but it felt too important not to delve deeper.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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