ave

[ ah-vey, ey-vee ]

/ ˈɑ veɪ, ˈeɪ vi /

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interjection

hail; welcome.

farewell; goodbye.

noun

the salutation “ave.”

(initial capital letter) Ave Maria.

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Origin of ave

1200–50; Middle English <Latin: imperative 2nd singular of avēre to be well, fare well

Words nearby ave

avast, avatar, avaunt, A.V.C., avdp., ave, ave atque vale, Avebury, avec plaisir, Avedon, Aveiro

Other definitions for ave (2 of 2)

Ave.

or ave.

abbreviation

avenue.

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How to use ave in a sentence

I am with a few friends at a pizza spot in D.C., on Mass Ave., just about 10 blocks from the White House.
The Day I Used Eric Garner’s Voice|Joshua DuBois|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“It makes me uncomfortable,” a woman says, standing in front of 413 E. 43rd Ave., where the body of Anith Jones was found.
Gary, Indiana Is a Serial Killer’s Playground|Justin Glawe|October 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He began his evening on the fourth floor of the Taino Towers - near 123rd and Lexington Ave - in what was dubbed the VIP room.
Charlie Rangel Dances On|Gideon Resnick|June 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
P&D Soul Food Kitchen: 927 S. Goldwyn Ave., Ste. 120, Orlando.
The Heart and Soul (Food) of Orlando|Jane & Michael Stern|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

A soaring “Ave Maria” and a tender “Danny Boy” marked the passing of two more brothers.
Boston and New York’s Bravest Are Brothers Bonded by Tragedy|Michael Daly|April 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"The feelin' you 'ave in your 'eart for a father, wot's planted there by Providence," explained Jane.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
I went over a-purpose to 'ave a look at it the last 'oliday I took, and I was quite surprised to find 'ow very inferior it was.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 108, April 6, 1895|Various
"Repeat, then, your Pater and Ave." Being terrified she hesitated, and was instantly knocked down with a musket.
Fox's Book of Martyrs|John Foxe
When yer stays willin'-like, as yer will all too soon, then yer'll 'ave yer liberty.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
When we go out at morning break I 'ave a word to say to yer.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade

British Dictionary definitions for ave (1 of 3)

ave

/ (ˈɑːvɪ, ˈɑːveɪ) /

sentence substitute

welcome or farewell

Word Origin for ave

Latin

British Dictionary definitions for ave (2 of 3)

Ave¹

/ (ˈɑːvɪ) /

noun RC Church

short for Ave Maria See Hail Mary

the time for the Angelus to be recited, so called because of the threefold repetition of the Ave Maria in this devotion

the beads of the rosary used to count the number of Ave Marias said

Word Origin for Ave

C13: from Latin: hail!

British Dictionary definitions for ave (3 of 3)

Ave²

ave

abbreviation for

avenue

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