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How to pronounce lave in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms wash up
Type of refreshen, refresh, freshen up, freshen
Derivation lavation
Type Words
Synonyms lap, wash
Type of flow


the waves laved the shore.
Type Words
Synonyms wash
Type of cleanse, clean
Has types shampoo, gargle, hush, scrub up, rinse, scrub, sponge down
Verb group wash
Derivation lavage, lavation

Examples of lave

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However it would be wise to assume that both lave and water can carve the canyons.
From the newscientist.com
Lave and Wenger's research looked at how apprenticeships help people learn.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Lave and Wenger described this socialization process as legitimate peripheral participation.
From the en.wikipedia.org
The scheme might lave rolled on indefinitely if Sanders had not dozed off that last afternoon.
From the time.com
When the material rises high enough that it breaches the surface, lave streams out in all directions.
From the time.com
Lave and Seskin's analysis served as a key early basis for E.P.A. regulations to improve air quality.
From the dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com
Lave tubes exist on Earth and also have been found on Mars.
From the cnn.com
In the bidding battle for Conoco alone, they note, the contestants lave lined up some $20 billion in standby bank credit.
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Lave says he'll believe it when he sees it.
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More examples
  • Wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore"
  • Wash: cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
  • Wash up: wash one's face and hands; "She freshened up in the bathroom"
  • Lave was an ironclad floating battery of the French Navy during the 19th century. She was part of the Du00E9vastation-class of floating batteries.
  • (Laving) Washing is one way of cleaning, namely with water and often some kind of soap or detergent. Washing is an essential part of good hygiene and health.
  • The remainder, rest; that which is left, remnant; others; To pour or throw out, as water; lade out; bail; bail out; To draw, as water; drink in; To give bountifully; lavish; To run down or gutter, as a candle; To hang or flap down; To wash
  • The rest, the remainder, the others.
  • (Scot.) rest, remainder.
  • Sticks of head-dress