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Lave (Verb)

Wash or flow against; "the waves laved the shore".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The cool water laved my parched skin and soothed my fatigue instantly.
The small waves gently laved the sandy beach side of the peaceful island.
The sound of the ocean waves laving the rocks helped me fall asleep.
The therapeutic waters laved the stiff muscles in her lower back, providing her with some much-needed relief.
As I stood on the coast, I watched how the ocean laved the shore beneath my feet.

Cleanse (one's body) with soap and water.

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

After a long day, she likes to lave her face with warm water and a gentle soap.
The priest began to lave his hands, preparing for the ritual ceremony.
Each morning, she would lave her skin with a fragrant soap, washing away the fatigue.
Before the surgery, the doctor had to lave his hands several times to ensure cleanliness.
To calm her mind, she would lave her hands in the cool water, focusing on her breath.

Wash one's face and hands; "She freshened up in the bathroom".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

She stepped into the bathroom to lave her face and wash away the exhaustion from the long day.
After a dusty hike, he went to lave his hands and face in the cool stream.
As part of her morning routine, she liked to lave her face with warm water and then pat it dry with a towel.
Before dinner, the children were made to lave their hands and face to ensure cleanliness.
She went to lave her hands and splash some water on her face to refresh herself after the grueling workout.