delved; delving
Definition of delve
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archaic : excavate
1 : to dig or labor with or as if with a spade delved into her handbag in search of a pen
2a : to make a careful or detailed search for information
delved into the past
b : to examine a subject in detail
the book delves into the latest research won't delve into her reason for leaving
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The first known use of delve was before the 12th century
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