Lave
verb
To wash or bathe; to pour water over.
She decided to lave her hands before dinner.
Often appears as...
- lave in water
- lave with soap
Usage tips
Neutral
wash, cleanse, bathe
verb
To wash or cleanse something, particularly in a gentle manner.
The mother laved her child in the warm bath.
Often appears as...
- lave with care
- lave thoroughly
Usage tips
Neutral
delicately cleanse, gently wash, affectionately bathe
verb
To wash or bathe; to pour water over.
She decided to lave her hands before dinner.
Often appears as...
- lave in water
- lave with soap
Usage tips
Neutral
wash, cleanse, bathe
verb
To wash or cleanse something, particularly in a gentle manner.
The mother laved her child in the warm bath.
Often appears as...
- lave with care
- lave thoroughly
Usage tips
Neutral
delicately cleanse, gently wash, affectionately bathe
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Usage
In poetry, 'lave' can evoke rich imagery.
'The river laved the shores gently.'
Pro Tip 2/3Cleansing Emotions
Used metaphorically to suggest emotional healing.
'Time laves away wounds.'
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Context
Often found in classic literature.
'He laved the wound with care.'
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Usage
In poetry, 'lave' can evoke rich imagery.
'The river laved the shores gently.'
Pro Tip 2/3Cleansing Emotions
Used metaphorically to suggest emotional healing.
'Time laves away wounds.'
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Context
Often found in classic literature.
'He laved the wound with care.'
Pro Tip 1/3Poetic Usage
In poetry, 'lave' can evoke rich imagery.
'The river laved the shores gently.'
Pro Tip 2/3Cleansing Emotions
Used metaphorically to suggest emotional healing.
'Time laves away wounds.'
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Context
Often found in classic literature.
'He laved the wound with care.'
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