Words that rhyme with shelve
Shelve is a 1-syllable word with 19 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are absolve, bivalve, convolve. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of shelve
verb
- hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
- place on a shelf; "shelve books"
3 syllables
Examples of "shelve" in lyrics
See how shelve is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Our records shouldn't even be held on the same shelve"
Brother Ali — Whatcha' Got -
"storage box shelve"
AOL — AOL -
"store shelve"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- absolve
- grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's" let off the hook
- bivalve
- used of mollusks having two shells (as clams etc.) marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike
- convolve
- curl, wind, or twist together
- devolve
- pass on or delegate to another; "The representative devolved his duties to his aides while he was in the hospital" be
- dissolve
- (film) a gradual transition from one scene to the next
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "shelve" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like absolve, bivalve, convolve create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.