noun
Dove
duhv
noun
1
A bird, typically white or grey, closely related to the pigeon and often used as a symbol of peace.
"A white dove was released at the ceremony."
"Doves are common in city parks as well as the countryside."
2
A person who favours peaceful or diplomatic solutions over conflict, especially in politics.
"The doves in the cabinet pushed for a ceasefire."
verb
1
Past tense of "dive," used in American English.
"He dove into the pool without hesitating."
How to Use Dove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA peace-symbol bird — also, informally, a politician or advisor who favours peace over war, and (in US English) the past tense of "dive."
UK vs US
"Dove" as the past tense of "dive" is standard in American English; British English usually says "dived."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
dove of peace
peace dove
political dove (vs hawk)
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