Lave

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪv/

Lave (verb)

  1. To wash or bathe something softly, often with water.
  2. To flow over or against something, like water on a shore.

Examples

  • She laved her hands with warm water.
  • He laved the baby's face with a soft cloth.

Common collocations: lave gently, lave with water, lave the shore, lave the banks

Synonyms of Lave

Neutral

Antonyms of Lave

  • when referring to making something unclean