Dives

American  

[dahy-veez] / ˈdaɪ viz /

noun

1. the rich man of the parable in Luke 16:19–31.

2. any rich man.

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Dives British  

/ ˈdaɪviːz /

noun

1. a rich man in the parable in Luke 16:19–31

2. a very rich man

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Etymology

Origin of Dives

From the Latin word dīves rich, rich man

Example Sentences

And while the show explores Sarah and Abraham’s marriage, it also dives into the relationship between Sarah and Hagar, which begins when a captive Sarah is freed and she takes slave Hagar with her to give her a better life.

From Los Angeles Times

She does deep dives on technology, politics, antirust and other subjects.

From The Wall Street Journal

As witty as it is wise, McLeod’s play dives into the farcical realm of L.A.’s wildly overpriced real estate market while delivering genuine commentary about the sociopolitical dynamics that made it that way.

From Los Angeles Times

I share this anecdote with Ambrose and she dives right in, “You helped spread awareness and break down the stigma,” she says, with some gratitude I wasn’t expecting.

From Los Angeles Times

For the president, the question is whether he pulls back or dives deeper in.

From The Wall Street Journal