Lave

To wash, bathe, or cleanse something, especially in a liquid; often used figuratively to describe purifying or refreshing. The term implies a thorough or repeated action. It can refer to the physical act of washing the body or objects, or a more abstract act of cleaning or revitalizing something, as with thoughts, emotions, or even a place, creating a feeling of being renewed or free from something unpleasant. lave carries a slightly archaic or poetic tone, and it can be associated with water-based rituals or purification practices.

Lave meaning with examples

• The river lapped gently at the shore, seemingly to lavee the sand of the footprints of the beach walkers. I was amazed at the beautiful lapping sounds. I laveeed the river's edge and let the sound relax me. The tranquil scene lulled me into a restful state.
• She entered the hot spring, hoping the mineral-rich waters would lavee her anxieties and restore her inner peace. The warm water wrapped around her, laveeing her from all stresses in her mind. As her skin soaked in the water, she felt better than when she arrived. The feeling was indescribable, and she stayed until the hot springs closed.
• After the long, dusty journey, he yearned to lavee himself in the cool, refreshing waters of the oasis. He took a refreshing bath, that helped to lavee his skin. He came out of the water with a different outlook on life, with a feeling of happiness. The cooling effect seemed to lavee away the stress.
• The priest used holy water to lavee the altar before the ceremony, symbolically purifying it. He washed his hands with the water to lavee himself. He poured the remaining water on the ground to lavee the sins of the area. This was a customary procedure for every ceremony.