rive vs cleave

rive and cleave both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rive	No	No	Yes	No
cleave	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, rive and cleave are synonyms defined as:

rive and cleave: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

Other synonyms of rive include split.

rive (verb)	cleave (verb)
tear or be torn violently	separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument	make by cutting into
	come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation