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live
What does live mean?
live (verb): to have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does live come from?
From Middle English lefe, lifen, libbe, libben, live, luvien, lyven, from Old English libban, lifian (“to live; be alive”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of live?
Words related to live
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “live” mean?
to ponder; to feel doubt and curiosity; to query in the mind
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to keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to
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to strike or hit with the foot or other extremity of the leg
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to have permanent residence somewhere, to inhabit, to reside
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Which word is closest in meaning to “live”?
inhabit
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believe
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provide
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include
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