launder
Translation
to launder
Examples
She needs to launder her clothes.
She needs to launder her clothes.
They tried to launder the stolen money.
They tried to launder the stolen money.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to wash or clean (sth.) They tried to launder the stolen money.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wash, clean; (for money) cleanse, legitimize
Etymology
From Old French 'lavandier' (a washer), ultimately from Latin 'lavare' (to wash).
Memory Tips
Think of the noun 'laundry'. To 'launder' is the action of washing laundry. The illegal meaning is a metaphor: 'washing' dirty money to make it look clean.