And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.
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Clave
/kleɪv/
Synonyms for "clave" (222 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (45)
Strong matches (66)
clusterclutchcoagulatecoalescecoherecombinecongealconglomerateconjoincrackcrevassecross-bombardcutcut apartcut awaycut in twocut offcut opendemolishdichotomize
Related words (111)
hang onhang on tohang togetherhewholdhold fasthold onhold on tohold tighthold togetherhugin halfincisejigsawjoinkeep hold oflancelay openlinkmake mincemeat of
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massmirenever let gonipnucleizeopeopenopen upparepartpersistpick to piecesprunepull in piecespull to piecespulverizeramifyreduce to rubblerendrentriftripriverupturesawscissorsectionsegmentseparatesetsevershatterslashsliceslitslotsmashsmash the atomsnapsnipsolidifysplitsplit in twospreadspread outspringspring openstaystay putstickstick tostick togethersubdividesunderswing opentake aparttake hold oftapteartear aparttear opentear to piecestear to shredstear to tattersthrow opentotaltransecttrenchunbuildundouniteunmakewhittlewrack upwreck
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adhere, cling, split, stick, abide.
- Sentence evidence is available for clave, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "clave".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "clave"
Keep "clave" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "clave" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "clave", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "clave" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
4 total sentences available.
And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.
Source: wiktionary
Sir Launcelot put his shield afore him, and put the stroke away of the one giant, and with his sword he clave his head asunder.
Source: wiktionary
Suddenly a peal of thunder, resonant even above the din of the swinish revelry, clave the very roof and laid a hush of feat upon the boisterous company.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "clave"?
Closest matches include adhere, cling, split, stick, abide.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "clave"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.