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/
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
The historian decides to delve into dusty archives to uncover a forgotten war.
Pull twelve books from the shelf, then delve deep into yourself!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
Single morpheme word with no productive affixes: delve (to dig/excavate) - evolved from Old English 'delfan' through sound changes in English phonology
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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