shave
verb (used without object)
to remove a growth of beard with a razor.
have shaved
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present perfectof shave.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Goldman’s economists have shaved their 12-month U.S. recession probability to 25% as economic activity has held up well and financial conditions have eased.
From MarketWatch ● May 15, 2026
Investors have shaved about 34% off the value of the company so far this year, dumping shares after growing leery of the tremendous growth story that Tesla has been telling.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
Stubble on his face indicates he must have shaved.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 6, 2024
The 34-year-old Brazilian is thought to have shaved his beard in an attempt to elude the authorities.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2023
I could have shaved her head for all she would have noticed.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
