Laved: meaning, definitions and examples
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laved
[ leษชvd ]
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:
๐ต๐น lavado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gewaschen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dicuci
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะผะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ umyty
๐ฏ๐ต ๆดใใใ
๐ซ๐ท lavรฉ
๐ช๐ธ lavado
๐น๐ท yฤฑkanmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ป์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ umyta
๐ธ๐ฐ umyto
๐จ๐ณ ๆด่ฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ oprano
๐ฎ๐ธ รพvegin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuyulmuล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 '*hlลwล,' 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.