Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lave

verb
/leɪv/
Definition
To wash or bathe.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, I like to lave in the warm bath.
  • The river’s gentle flow helps to lave the shore clean.
  • To prepare for the ceremony, she decided to lave her hands and face.
Meaning
Lave refers to the act of washing something, typically oneself or an object, using water.
Synonyms
  • wash
  • bathe
  • cleanse
  • rinse
  • soak