Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rive
verb
/raɪv/
Definition
To split or tear apart something forcefully.
Examples
- He used an axe to rive the log into smaller pieces.
- The storm rived the old oak tree, leaving it in splinters.
- Her words rived the silence, drawing everyone’s attention.
Meaning
The term ‘rive’ refers to the action of breaking or splitting something into pieces, often violently or with significant effort. It is commonly used to describe the act of separating or dividing materials.
Synonyms
- split
- tear
- rend
- cleave
- smash
