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lave

The correct spelling is lave.

How to pronounce lave

verb

IPA: /leɪv/

Say it like: Lav-e

The correct spelling is lave. To pour or throw out, as water; lade out; bail; bail out.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To pour or throw out, as water; lade out; bail; bail out.
  2. 2.To draw, as water; drink in.
  3. 3.To give bountifully; lavish.
  4. 4.To run down or gutter, as a candle.
  5. 5.To hang or flap down.

noun

  1. 1.(archaic or dialectal) The remainder, rest; that which is left, remnant; others.
  2. 2.(dialectal) A crowd

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