<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate: to delve into the issue of prison reform.</li><li>Synonyms: explore, examine, probe, inquire, research.</li><li>Archaic: to dig, as with a spade.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) delved, delv·ing. Archaic: to dig; excavate.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>