Delve into
verb
To research or study something carefully.
The scientist decided to delve into the mysterious nature of black holes.
Often appears as...
- delve into research
- delve into history
verb
To deeply think about something.
I prefer to delve into philosophical questions when I am alone.
Often appears as...
- delve into thoughts
- delve into ideas
verb
To make a determined effort to obtain information about something, especially when this is difficult.
The reporter delved into the politician's past to uncover the truth.
Often appears as...
- delve into secrets
- delve into someone's past
Usage tips
Journalistic
verb
To research or study something carefully.
The scientist decided to delve into the mysterious nature of black holes.
Often appears as...
- delve into research
- delve into history
verb
To deeply think about something.
I prefer to delve into philosophical questions when I am alone.
Often appears as...
- delve into thoughts
- delve into ideas
verb
To make a determined effort to obtain information about something, especially when this is difficult.
The reporter delved into the politician's past to uncover the truth.
Often appears as...
- delve into secrets
- delve into someone's past
Usage tips
Journalistic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Study Intent
Use 'delve into' to show an active, deep interest in studying a subject.
She decided to delve into robotics for her final year project.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Understanding
'Delve into' suggests looking beyond the surface to understand something complex.
To really understand the poet's work, you need to delve into the cultural context.
Pro Tip 3/3Detail Oriented
Indicates an approach that is very detailed, not a casual look.
The software review will delve into every feature of the new program.
Pro Tip 1/3Study Intent
Use 'delve into' to show an active, deep interest in studying a subject.
She decided to delve into robotics for her final year project.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Understanding
'Delve into' suggests looking beyond the surface to understand something complex.
To really understand the poet's work, you need to delve into the cultural context.
Pro Tip 3/3Detail Oriented
Indicates an approach that is very detailed, not a casual look.
The software review will delve into every feature of the new program.
Pro Tip 1/3Study Intent
Use 'delve into' to show an active, deep interest in studying a subject.
She decided to delve into robotics for her final year project.
Pro Tip 2/3Complex Understanding
'Delve into' suggests looking beyond the surface to understand something complex.
To really understand the poet's work, you need to delve into the cultural context.
Pro Tip 3/3Detail Oriented
Indicates an approach that is very detailed, not a casual look.
The software review will delve into every feature of the new program.
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