delve
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for delve, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cut into
turn over
Antonyms
How to use delve
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
delve into the details
delve deeper
delve into history
Etymology
From Old English delfan ("to dig"), from Proto-Germanic *delbaną — the same root gave Dutch delven and Low German dölven.
Full origin of delve →Frequently asked questions
What does “delve” mean?
The word “delve” means to search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more. In plain terms, to dig deep into something, literally or in the sense of research and investigation.
How do you pronounce “delve”?
“Delve” is pronounced dehlv (/dɛlv/ in IPA).
How do you use “delve” in a sentence?
Here is “delve” used in a sentence: “The documentary delves into the history of the civil rights movement.”
What part of speech is “delve”?
“Delve” is a verb.
Where does the word “delve” come from?
The word “delve” comes from Old English. From Old English delfan ("to dig"), from Proto-Germanic *delbaną — the same root gave Dutch delven and Low German dölven.
How many meanings does “delve” have?
“Delve” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.
Related words
dolven
