lave

• Устаревший или литературный глагол, означающий мыть или купать, часто используемый в поэтическом контексте.

An archaic or literary verb meaning to wash or bathe, often used in poetic contexts.

1. Wash or flow againstC2formal

   To wash or bathe; to flow gently against a surface, like water on a shore.

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   • The waves lave the sandy beach at dawn.
   • She would lave her hands in the cool stream.
   • The river gently laves the base of the old stone bridge.

   Synonymsbathecleanselapmoistenripplesplashwashwet

2. Cleanse the bodyC2formal

   To wash or cleanse one's body with water and soap.

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   • He rose early to lave himself before the morning prayer.
   • The ritual requires one to lave the entire body.
   • She laved her face with cold water to refresh herself.

   Synonymsbathecleanserinsewash

   Antonymsbefoulcontaminatedefiledirtypollutesoilstain

3. Wash face and handsC2formal

   To wash one's face and hands, often as part of a daily routine.

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   • He stopped to lave his face and hands before dinner.
   • She laved her hands in the basin after gardening.
   • The child was taught to lave his face and hands every morning.

   Synonymsfreshen upwash up