verb

rive

Rive (verb) means to tear apart by force; to rend; to split; to cleave.

verb

To tear apart by force; to rend; to split; to cleave.

To pierce or cleave with a weapon.

To break apart; to split.

To burst open; explode; discharge.

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Etymology

From Middle English riven (“to rive”), of North Germanic origin, from Old Norse rífa (“to rend, tear apart”), from Proto-Germanic *rīfaną (“to tear, scratch”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁reyp- (“to crumble, tear”). Cognate with Danish rive (“to tear”), Old Frisian rīva (“to tear”), Old English ārǣfan (“to let loose, unwrap”), Old Norse ript (“breach of contract, rift”), Norwegian Bokmål rive (“to tear”), Swedish riva (”to tear”) and Albanian rrip (“belt, rope”). More at rift.

Rhymes for rive

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of rive?

"rive" (verb) means to tear apart by force; to rend; to split; to cleave.

What are the different meanings of rive?

"rive" has 3 main meanings: 1. To tear apart by force; to rend; to split; to cleave; 2. To pierce or cleave with a weapon; 3. To break apart; to split.