delve into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Study a subject deeply and carefully
Why “into”? Attention moves deeper to examine facts, details, or possible meaning.
“The book delves into the history of the city.”
“The students delved into old letters from the war.”
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“The book delves into the history of the city.” What does it mean?
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dig into
Same into pattern: investigation
Examine information or reasons very carefully
go into
Same into pattern: investigation
Enter a place or enclosed space; Discuss or explain something in detail; Choose a particular type of work or career
look into
Same into pattern: investigation
Investigate a problem, event, or complaint
read into
Same into pattern: investigation
Find a meaning that may not really be there
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