rive
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /raɪv/
KK: /raɪv/
intransitive verb
Definition
To split or tear apart, often suddenly or forcefully.
Example
The tree began to rive during the storm, splitting down the middle.
Tense Forms
Past: rived
Past Participle: rived
Conversation
Have you noticed how the old tree in the park has started to rive?
Yeah, I saw that last week. It looks really damaged now.
I wonder if they'll have to cut it down eventually.
Hopefully not, but it seems like it's only going to get worse.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
split
rend
tear
Antonyms
join
unite
combine
transitive verb
Definition
To break something into pieces or to split it apart forcefully.
Example
The strong wind can rive the branches from the trees.
Tense Forms
Past: rived
Past Participle: rived
Conversation
I heard the storm last night really rive the old tree in the park.
Wow, that's intense! I hope no one got hurt.
Yeah, it must have been a sight to see, with branches everywhere.
Root Explanation
Rive comes from Old English 'rīfan', meaning to tear or split. The word describes the action of splitting something apart.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of 'tearing' or 'splitting' something apart, which is what 'rive' means.
Visually Confused Words
wrive
drive
rie
uprive
trivet
thrive
strive
shrive