Words that rhyme with cleave
Cleave is a 1-syllable word with 67 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are achieve, aggrieve, believe. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of cleave
verb
- separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument; "cleave the bone"
- make by cutting into; "The water is going to cleave a channel into the rock"
- come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation; "The dress clings to her body"; "The label stuck to the box"; "The sushi rice grains cohere"
1 syllable
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Examples of "cleave" in lyrics
See how cleave is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"God's plan is that you marry, so the creep must cleave"
The Cross Movement — Free -
"leave and cleave"
AOL — AOL -
"lysine and arginine cleave"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- achieve
- to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
- aggrieve
- infringe on the rights of cause to feel sorrow; "his behavior grieves his mother"
- believe
- accept as true; take to be true; "I believed his report"; "We didn't believe his stories from the War
- bereave
- deprive through death
- conceive
- have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "cleave" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like achieve, aggrieve, believe create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.