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33+ Words that rhyme with shrive

Shrive is a 1-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are alive, chive, arrive. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of shrive

verb
  1. grant remission of a sin to; "The priest absolved him and told him to say ten Hail Mary's"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
arrive
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock
chive
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning
connive
encourage or assent to illegally or criminally form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
contrive
make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "shrive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like alive, chive, arrive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with shrive?
Words that rhyme with shrive include: alive, chive, arrive, connive, contrive, clive, dive, drive, derive, deprive, and 23 more.
How many syllables does shrive have?
Shrive has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with shrive?
There are 33 words that rhyme with shrive: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for shrive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for shrive in songwriting are alive, chive, arrive. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with shrive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with shrive include alive, chive, arrive, connive, contrive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: chive, clive; 1-syllable: alive, arrive; 2-syllable: nosedive, overdrive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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