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verb (used without object)
1.
to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate: to delve into the issue of prison reform.
2.
Archaic. to dig, as with a spade.
verb (used with object)
3.
Archaic. to dig; excavate.
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Delved
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Origin:
before 900; Middle English delven, Old English delfan; cognate with Dutch delven, Old High German telban
before 900; Middle English delven, Old English delfan; cognate with Dutch delven, Old High German telban
Related forms
delv·er, noun
un·delved, adjective
Synonyms
1. research, inquire, probe, examine, explore.
1. research, inquire, probe, examine, explore.
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Word Origin & History
delve
O.E. delfan "to dig" (class III strong verb; past tense dealf, pp. dolfen), common W.Gmc. verb with cognates in Slavic. Weak inflections emerged 14c.-16c.
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