In 2015, Novak Djokovic of Serbia became the third man in the Open Era of tennis (starting in 1968), after Rod Laver and Roger Federer, to reach all four Grand Slam finals in a single year.
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Laver
/ˈlɑːvə/
Synonyms for "laver" (13 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ablution bowl, basin, cleanse, font, french irriguer.
- Sentence evidence is available for laver, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.
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 "laver".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "laver"
Keep "laver" 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 "laver" 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 "laver", 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 "laver" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
Australian Rod Laver is the only tennis player to win the Grand Slam twice — first as an amateur, and again as a professional in the Open Era, when previously amateur-only or professional-only tournaments went open to both amateurs and professionals. He also won the Pro Slam as a "Closed Era" professional, the year before the Open Era began.
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To roast a leg, haunch, or saddle of mutton. […] A modern refinement is to put laver in the dripping-pan, which, in basting, imparts a high gout; or a large saddle may be served over a pound and a half of laver, stewed in brown sauce with catsup and seasonings.
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Infinit streames continually did well / Out of this fountaine, sweet and faire to see, / The which into an ample lauer fell […]
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "laver"?
Closest matches include ablution bowl, basin, cleanse, font, french irriguer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "laver"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.