lather
Translation
to lather, to foam
Examples
Lather the soap in your hands.
Lather the soap in your hands.
He lathered his face before shaving.
He lathered his face before shaving.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to lather (sth.) Lather the soap in your hands.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to foam, to soap, to froth
Etymology
From Old English "lēaþor" (washing-soda). The verb form developed from the noun.
Memory Tips
Think of washing "leather" with soap, which makes it "lather". Also refers to the noun 'lather' (foam).