lave
/leɪv/
Meanings
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Verb
To leave or clear away; to wash off or remove by washing.
- "After the meal, I will lave the dishes."
- "The worker laved the bricks before laying them."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with laveave , grave , wave
Variants
List of all variants of lave that leads to same resultlave , laves , laved , laving
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French 'lave' meaning 'wash' or 'washed'.
Trivia
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The word 'lave' is related to the Latin word 'lavare', which means 'to wash'.
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In some dialects, the past tense of 'lave' is 'laved' instead of 'left' or 'laid'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
ablate: To wash or scrape away, especially by using a jet of fluid.
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wash: To cleanse by the application of water or other liquid, often with soap or detergent.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'lave' is often used in the context of washing or cleansing. In art, images of people or objects being laved can symbolize purification or renewal.
How to Memorize "lave"
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visualize
- Visualize the action of washing or clearing away, such as washing dishes or clearing a table.
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associate
- Associate the word 'lave' with the action of washing or cleaning.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'lave' as 'leave' and 'wash' combined.
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