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to rive
01
to become torn
Intransitive
Example
During the earthquake, the ground began to rive, creating deep cracks.
In extreme cold, water trapped in the rock can cause it to rive.
02
to split or tear something apart forcefully
Transitive: to rive sth
Example
Using a sharp axe, the lumberjack can rive a log into smaller sections for firewood.
The powerful storm had the potential to rive the old roof off the house.