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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Delve into the backstories of instantly recognizable handbags, including the Hermès Birkin, Loewe Puzzle and Dior’s Lady Dior.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

Delve a little further into the data, and there are more details about what is behind the latest trends.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

Delve into Metallica’s set lists, which change every performance.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2023

Delve into these herb and spice-coated kernels that deliver on bold flavor and you'll see why.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2022

Delve inside that brain of yours, and seek it out.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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