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cleave in Portuguese

cleave in Portuguese is partir, talhar — cleave means to split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.

cleave in Portuguese

partir
verb
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
talhar
verb
(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.

What does "cleave" mean?

  1. verb To split something apart, typically with a sharp tool or a forceful blow.
    "The axe cleaved the log neatly in two."
  2. 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 Portuguese?

"cleave" in Portuguese is partir, talhar. 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 Portuguese, "cleave" is partir, talhar.

Are there other ways to say "cleave" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "cleave": partir, talhar.

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