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belave

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Belave (verb) means to wash something all over, thoroughly.

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To wash something all over, thoroughly.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English bilaven (“to wash all over”), from bi-, be- plus laven (“to wash, pour water on”), equivalent to be- plus lave.

Rhymes for belave

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"belave" (verb) means to wash something all over, thoroughly.

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