delve — to search for something inside something else; to research or investigate thoroughly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to search for something inside something else; to research or investigate thoroughly
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɛlv/
Korean meaning: 깊이 파다, 깊이 연구하다, 탐구하다
Korean pronunciation: **델**브
Example Sentences
- The detective decided to delve into the suspect's mysterious past filled with pizza delivery jobs.
- Scientists delve into the ocean depths to discover new species.
- He delved into his grandmother's recipe box and found instructions for making 'mystery meat loaf.'
delve
VERB//dɛlv//
to search for something inside something else; to research or investigate thoroughly
A detective delves through case files to uncover hidden clues
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Pull twelve books from the shelf, then delve deep into yourself!
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Origin
From Old English 'delfan' meaning 'to dig' or 'to excavate.' The word is related to Germanic roots and has maintained similar meaning through Middle English into modern usage.
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“The detective decided to delve into the suspect's mysterious past filled with pizza delivery jobs.”
“Scientists delve into the ocean depths to discover new species.”
“He delved into his grandmother's recipe box and found instructions for making 'mystery meat loaf.'”
“The journalist delved into corporate documents to expose the scandal.”
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