English verb: lave | |||
1. | lave (change) wash or flow against | ||
Samples | The waves laved the shore. | ||
Synonyms | lap, wash | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | flow | ||
2. | lave (body) cleanse (one's body) with soap and water | ||
Synonyms | wash | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | clean, cleanse | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | gargle, hush, rinse, scrub, scrub up, shampoo, sponge down | ||
Verb group | wash | ||
3. | lave (body) wash one's face and hands | ||
Samples | She freshened up in the bathroom. | ||
Synonyms | wash up | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | freshen, freshen up, refresh, refreshen | ||