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Dives

[ dahy-veez ]

noun

  1. the rich man of the parable in Luke 16:19–31.
  2. any rich man.


Dives

/ ˈ岹ɪː /

noun

  1. a rich man in the parable in Luke 16:19–31
  2. a very rich man
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Dives1

From the Latin word ī rich, rich man
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Example Sentences

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Goldstein dives into the culture shock of being plunged into the American comedy scene, visiting the White House, his love of musicals, and why his experience on “Sesame Street” changed his life forever.

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This time, Trump’s attacks are hitting close to home, as the White House dives into the affairs of several of the country’s top universities, including Harvard.

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"The Championship is English football's last stand - a league with few millionaire players and fewer billionaire owners, where crunching tackles are cheered, flamboyant dives booed and there is no VAR," Adonis from Leeds fan channel the Roaring Peacock told BBC Sport.

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Blackpink has a US stadium tour coming up, but for now, let’s relish these bracing, deeper dives into what else they’re capable of as individuals.

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Directed by Chris Smith, ‘Devo’ dives into the history of the plastic-clad band of Ohio art students who brought subversive ideas to the 1980s mainstream.

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