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lave

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of lave

to flow along or against

  • the cold water from the stream gently laved her burned fingers
Synonyms of lave

bathe, lap, lip, splash, wash
Words Related to lave

bubble, gurgle, plash, ripple, slosh

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