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wash

verb

/wɒʃ/

Meaning

to clean with water; to remove dirt

to clean something with water or other liquid

Please wash your hands before eating.

I need to wash my hands before dinner.

clean, rinse, scrub, bathe, cleanse

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clean, rinse, scrub, bathe, cleanse

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clean, rinse, scrub, bathe

dirty, soil, stain, contaminate

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dirty, soil, stain, contaminate

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dirty, soil, contaminate

wash hands, wash clothes, wash dishes, thoroughly wash, wash face

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wash hands, wash clothes, wash dishes, thoroughly wash

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wash dishes, wash clothes, wash hands, wash face

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial

to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something

to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority

To make a situation worse or more severe

to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent