delve
Advanced/delv/
- verb
- to reach into something or under the surface of something trying find an object
delve in a sentence
- “She had started to delve into her father’s distant past.”
- “She delved into her pocket to find some change.”
- “I grabbed my bag and delved for a pen.”
- “We saw water birds delving in the mud for food.”
What does “delve” mean?
delve (verb) means to reach into something or under the surface of something trying find an object. It is pronounced /delv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "delve" mean?
- delve (verb) means: to reach into something or under the surface of something trying find an object
- How do you pronounce "delve"?
- "delve" is pronounced /delv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "delve" in a sentence?
- Here is "delve" used in a sentence: She had started to delve into her father’s distant past.
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