clave

[kleyv] / kleɪv /

VERB

divide, split

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hew sunder

STRONG

carve chop crack cut dissect dissever disunite divorce hack open part pierce rend rip rive separate sever slice stab whack

WEAK

tear asunder

Antonyms

STRONG

close combine connect join marry mend sew unite

WEAK

meld

VERB

stand by, stick together

Synonyms

STRONG

adhere agree associate attach cling cohere combine hold join link remain unite

WEAK

abide by be devoted to be tight with be true freeze to stay put

Antonyms

STRONG

detach disagree disconnect disjoin dispute disunite divide divorce leave let go not conform part separate sever unfasten

WEAK

meld

Example Sentences

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Riestra afirmó que la clave del éxito está en mantener alineadas las diferentes atracciones de LagoAlgo: el arte, la comida, el edificio histórico.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

But Mark Morris, perched on a stool and clacking out the rhythm with a pair of clave sticks, finds plenty to quarrel with as he oversees this rehearsal of his new work.

From Washington Post • Oct. 21, 2022

De acuerdo con directivos de Langebio, pertenece también a varios comités clave de la institución, incluyendo uno que evalúa el desempeño de otros investigadores principales.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 5, 2021

Los organizadores se dieron cuenta de que conecciones directas y basadas en confianza eran la clave para hacer contacto con personas que eran “difíciles de alcanzar”, dijo Pérez.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2021

For an instant his legs seemed to refuse their office, his knees gave way from under him, and his tongue clave to the roof of his mouth.

From A Hero of Romance by Marsh, Richard