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Definition delve in British English

delve verb

[intransitive] verb
/delv/
1

to look for information by searching through something thoroughly

Example

This biography delves deep into the artist's private life.

Synonyms and related words
investigate look into follow up
2

to search for something in a bag, pocket etc

Example

Frank delved into his pocket and brought out a few coins.

Synonyms and related words
go through look out for seek out
Definition delve in British English