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PARE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pare.

How to pronounce pare:

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Pare - as a verb

Decrease gradually or bit by bit

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pare down

Cut small bits or pare shavings from

Example: "Whittle a piece of wood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
whittle

Remove the skin from

Example: "Pare apples"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peelskin
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

Example: "Pare one's fingernails"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trim
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She used a knife to pare the apple."
"He carefully pared the excess material from the wood."
"The chef taught me how to pare vegetables properly."
"She always pares her nails neatly."
"The makeup artist will pare the model's eyebrows."
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Word Game Points

Is PARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pare is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is PARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pare is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is PARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pare is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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