First Known Use: 13th century
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halve
verb \ˈhav, ˈhäv\
: to divide (something) into two equal parts : to divide (something) into halves
: to reduce (something) to one half of the original amount or size
halvedhalv·ing
Full Definition of HALVE
transitive verb
1
a : to divide into two equal parts b : to reduce to one half <halving the present cost> c : to share equally
2
: to play (as a hole in golf) in the same number of strokes as one's opponent
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Origin of HALVE
Middle English, from half half
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halve
verb \ˈhav, ˈhäv\
halvedhalv·ing
Definition of HALVE for Kids
1
: to divide into two equal parts <I halved an apple.>
2
: to reduce to one half <He halved the recipe.>
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