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Wreath vs. Wreathe
Wreath
/riːθ/Examples:
She wove a wreath from wild flowers found in the meadow.The mayor placed a wreath at the veteran's memorial site.On the door hung a festive wreath of holly and pine cones.
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Wreathe
/riːð/Examples:
She wreathed the flowers into a lovely bouquet.The mountains were wreathed in early morning mist.His face wreathed in a gentle smile of satisfaction.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Wreath is a noun referring to a ring-shaped arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, typically used for decoration.
- Wreathe is a verb meaning to cover, surround, or encircle something as if with a wreath.
- Remember that wreath is tangible and a physical object you can hang on your door.
- Think of wreathe as an action you perform, like when smoke wreathe around a chimney.
- Wreath often appears in holiday contexts, while wreathe can describe natural actions like the movement of smoke or vines.
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