Definition of Lave

1. Verb. Wash or flow against. "The waves laved the shore"

Exact synonyms: Lap, Wash
Generic synonyms: Flow

2. Verb. Cleanse (one's body) with soap and water. "They lave themselves"
Exact synonyms: Wash
Generic synonyms: Clean, Cleanse
Related verbs: Wash
Specialized synonyms: Sponge Down, Scrub, Scrub Up, Gargle, Rinse, Shampoo, Hush
Derivative terms: Lavage, Lavation, Wash, Washing
Also: Wash Up

3. Verb. Wash one's face and hands. ; "She freshened up in the bathroom"
Exact synonyms: Wash Up
Generic synonyms: Freshen, Freshen Up, Refresh, Refreshen
Derivative terms: Lavation, Washup

Definition of Lave

1. v. t. To wash; to bathe; as, to lave a bruise.

2. v. i. To bathe; to wash one's self.

3. v. t. To lade, dip, or pour out.

4. n. The remainder; others.

Definition of Lave

1. to wash [v LAVED, LAVING, LAVES] - See also: wash

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lave

Lavandula officinalis
Lavandula stoechas
lavaret
lavas
lavash
lavashes
Lavatera
lavateras
Lavatera arborea
lavation
lavations
lavatories
lavatory
lavatory
Lavdovsky's nucleoid
lave (current term)
laved
laveer
laveered
laveering
laveers
lavement
lavements
lavender
lavender
lavendered
lavendering
lavenders
lavender cotton
laver

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