cleave in Latin
cleave in Latin is haereo — cleave means to split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
cleave in Latin
haereo
(intransitive, rare) Followed by to or unto: to adhere, cling, or stick fast to something.
What does "cleave" mean?
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verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
"The axe cleaved the log neatly in two."
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verb To stick closely or stay loyal to something, especially a belief, plan, or person (an older, more formal use).
"She cleaved to her principles even when it cost her friends."
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cleave in a sentence
- The axe cleaved the log neatly in two.
- A bolt of lightning seemed to cleave the sky in half.
- She cleaved to her principles even when it cost her friends.
- The old couple had cleaved to each other through decades of hardship.
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What is "cleave" in Latin?
"cleave" in Latin is haereo. cleave means: To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
How do you use "cleave" in a sentence?
Example: "The axe cleaved the log neatly in two." In Latin, "cleave" is haereo.
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