Laved: meaning, definitions and examples

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laved

 

[ leษชvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past form

The term 'laved' is the past tense of the verb 'lave,' which means to wash or bathe. It is often used in a poetic or literary context to describe the act of washing or cleansing something, particularly in relation to water or the sea. In literature, this word may evoke imagery of waves lapping against the shore or a gentle cleansing. It can also refer to a more figurative sense of purification or renewal through water.

Synonyms

bathed, cleansed, drenched, washed

Examples of usage

  • She lavished care on her garden.
  • The waves laved the sandy beach.
  • The river laved the smooth stones along its banks.

Translations

Translations of the word "laved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lavado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅ‹เคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewaschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicuci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะผะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ umyty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆด—ใ‚ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lavรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑkanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์”ป์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ umyta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ umyto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด—่ฟ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oprano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvegin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuyulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lavado

Etymology

The word 'lave' comes from the Old English 'hlafan,' which means to wash or bathe. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*hlลwล,' which is related to verbs in various Germanic languages that denote washing or pouring water. Over time, 'lave' and its derivatives evolved, becoming more commonly used in Middle English and eventually in Modern English, with variations appearing in literature. The past tense form 'laved' emerged as part of this linguistic evolution. The use of 'laved' is often found in poetic or descriptive works, where its connotations of gentleness and the natural world add a lyrical quality to written language. Its historical usage reflects a connection to nature and human interaction with water, emphasizing themes of purity, rejuvenation, and the passage of time.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,248, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.