85 Words That Rhyme with Safe for Poets and Songwriters

1. Chafe: To irritate or wear away by rubbing; can also mean feeling annoyed or impatient.
2. Waif: A homeless, neglected, or abandoned person, especially a child; also used to describe something found without an owner.
3. Rafe: A variant of the name Ralph, often used in literature and entertainment.
4. Shaef: An acronym for Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force, the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in northwest Europe during World War II.
5. Strafe: To attack repeatedly with bombs or machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft.
6. Tref: (Alternative spelling of trefah) Not conforming to the dietary laws of Judaism; unkosher.
7. Unsafe: Not safe; exposed to danger or risk.
8. Vouchsafe: To give or grant something to someone in a gracious or condescending manner.

Slant Rhymes and Near Rhymes for Safe

One-Syllable Near Rhymes for Safe

1. Wave: A moving ridge on the surface of water; also refers to a gesture or signal.
2. Dave: A common given name, often short for David.
3. Cave: A large, naturally occurring hollow in the ground or in the side of a mountain.
4. Grave: A place of burial; also used to describe something serious or somber.
5. Gave: Past tense of “give”; to have bestowed or provided something.
6. Brave: Possessing or displaying courage; also can mean to face something without fear.
7. Pave: To cover a surface with a hard material, like concrete or asphalt; also means to create a path or way.
8. Shave: To remove hair from the body using a razor; also means to cut something very thinly.
9. Nave: The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation.
10. Rave: To speak or write about something with great enthusiasm; also refers to a lively dance party.
11. Knave: An old-fashioned term for a dishonest or unscrupulous person; also a playing card featuring a picture of a young man.
12. Lave: To wash or bathe; to pour liquid over.
13. Fief: An estate of land, especially one held on condition of feudal service.
14. Self: Refers to a person’s essential being or individuality.
15. Shelf: A flat, horizontal surface used for storing items.
16. Surf: The waves of the sea as they break upon a shore.
17. Sniff: To inhale quickly through the nose, typically to detect a smell.
18. Chef: A professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
19. Slave: A person who is legally owned by someone else and is forced to work for them.
20. Stave: A vertical wooden post or plank in a building or structure; also used to describe a verse or stanza of a poem or song.
21. Crave: To have a strong desire for something.
22. Waive: To voluntarily relinquish a right, claim, or privilege.
23. Leaf: The flattened structure of a plant, typically green and attached to a stem.
24. Half: One of two equal parts that make up a whole.
25. Staff: A group of people who work for an organization or company.
26. Laugh: To express amusement, joy, or happiness with audible sounds.
27. Calf: The young of certain mammals, such as cows and elephants; also refers to the lower part of the leg.
28. Chief: A leader or ruler of a people or group.
29. Brief: Lasting for a short time; a concise statement or summary.
30. Grief: Intense sorrow, especially caused by someone’s death.
31. Graph: A diagram representing data, usually showing the relationship between two or more variables.
32. Knife: A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.
33. Face: The front part of a person’s head from the forehead to the chin.
34. Mace: A ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority; also a spice made from the covering of nutmeg seeds.
35. Race: A competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc., to see which is the fastest.
36. Case: An instance or occurrence of a particular situation or event; a container for storing items.
37. Chase: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
38. Pace: The speed at which someone or something moves or does something.
39. Lace: A delicate fabric made of fine threads, typically used for trimming garments; to fasten with a lace.
40. Face: The front part of a person’s head; also used to describe confronting a situation.
41. Chase: To pursue someone or something in order to catch them.
42. Base: The bottom support of something; a main or important element.
43. Page: A sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or newspaper; also refers to a young assistant in certain ceremonies.

Two-Syllable Near Rhymes for Safe

1. Enslave: To make someone a slave; to control or dominate someone completely.
2. Behave: To act in a particular way; to conduct oneself properly.
3. Engrave: To cut or carve a design or inscription into a hard surface.
4. Deprave: To corrupt morally; to make someone wicked or immoral.
5. Conclave: A private or secret meeting, especially one for the election of a pope or other important decision-making.
6. Reshave: To shave again, typically referring to the act of shaving hair.
7. Outbrave: To surpass in bravery; to outdo in courage.
8. Redgrave: A surname, notably associated with a family of British actors.
9. Landscape: The visible features of an area of land, often referring to natural scenery.
10. Backspace: A key on a keyboard used to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
11. Outpace: To move or develop faster than something or someone else.
12. Disgrace: Loss of honor, respect, or reputation, often due to dishonorable actions.
13. Deface: To damage the surface or appearance of something, often by writing or drawing on it.
14. Embrace: To hold someone closely in one’s arms, usually as a sign of affection; also means to accept or support something willingly.
15. Retrace: To go back over a path or steps previously taken.
16. Replace: To take the place of something or someone; to provide a substitute.
17. Outrace: To run or move faster than someone else.
18. Showcase: To display or present something in an attractive or prominent way.

Multi-Syllable Near Rhymes for Safe

1. Misbehave: To act badly or improperly; to conduct oneself in an inappropriate manner.
2. Microwave: A type of electromagnetic wave; also refers to an appliance that uses such waves to cook or heat food.
3. Autoclave: A strong, heated container used for chemical reactions and other processes, typically for sterilization in medical and laboratory settings.
4. Superwave: A very large or powerful wave; often used metaphorically to describe a significant or overwhelming phenomenon.
5. Ultrawave: Refers to extremely high-frequency waves, potentially in technology or theoretical contexts.
6. Marketplace: A venue or area where goods and services are bought and sold.
7. Interlace: To weave or twist together; to intermingle or connect.
8. Interface: A point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact.
9. Database: An organized collection of data, typically in digital form.
10. Ultraspace: A term used in science fiction or theoretical contexts, often referring to a space beyond normal space.
11. Fireplace: A structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire; commonly used for heating and decoration.
12. Waterways: Channels through which water flows; can refer to rivers, canals, or other navigable bodies of water.
13. Subsurface: Below the surface, often referring to layers beneath the earth’s surface.
14. Aftertaste: The taste that lingers in the mouth after eating or drinking.
15. Steeplechase: A horse race over obstacles, or a running race with obstacles including water jumps.
16. Commonplace: Ordinary or unremarkable; frequently encountered or seen.

Phrases and Expressions Rhyming with Safe

• “Play It Safe” – To avoid risks; choosing the safest option. Example: “He decided to play it safe and invest in low-risk stocks.”
• “Cut to the Chase” – To get to the point without wasting time; used to avoid unnecessary details and focus on the main issue.
• “Save Face” – To maintain respect or avoid embarrassment; used when someone tries to preserve their dignity.
• “At a Slower Pace” – Moving or progressing slowly; describes taking time to do something carefully or without rush.
• “On the Same Page” – To have a shared understanding or agreement; used when people are in agreement or have the same information.
• “Keep Up the Pace” – To maintain a consistent speed or level of effort; used to encourage someone to continue working hard or moving forward.