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cleave

verbcandidate·updated Jun 3, 2026

to separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

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Senses

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to come or be in close contact with

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to make by cutting into

Classifications

Cognitive

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Responsibility

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Automation

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Variants

synonym
clingsplit
pasttense
cleaved
presentparticiple
cleaving
thirdpersonsingular
cleaves
pastparticiple
cleaved