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RIVE

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Rive.

How to pronounce rive:

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Rive - as a verb

Tear or be torn violently

Example: "The curtain ripped from top to bottom"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pull6rend5rip5

Separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

Example: "Cleave the bone"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cleave11split7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
tear4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Rive - as a noun

A place torn; a rent; a rift.

A bank or shore.

Example Sentences

"He used a hatchet to rive the log into smaller pieces."
"The strong river current can rive the rocks apart."
"The earthquake had enough force to rive the ancient temple in two."
"Using a chisel, he carefully rived the stone to create a perfect shape."
"The carpenter rives the wooden boards to create intricate designs."
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Word Game Points

Is RIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is RIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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