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    pare
    /pɛː/

    verb

    • 1. trim (something) by cutting away its outer edges: "Carlo pared his thumbnails with his knife" Similar cut (off)trim (off)peel (off)shave (off)

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  2. to cut away the thin outer layer of something, esp. food, or to reduce the size of something: [ M ] He turned the blade to pare off a piece of cheese. [ M ] We have to pare down and eliminate the waste and inefficiency. [ T ] Simon had to pare the play.

  3. The meaning of PARE is to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of. How to use pare in a sentence.

  4. Pare definition: to cut off the outer coating, layer, or part of.. See examples of PARE used in a sentence.

  5. Pare means to cut away the outer layer from something, especially a fruit or a vegetable, or to reduce something, especially by a large amount. Learn how to use pare in different contexts and see synonyms, idioms, and translations.

  6. Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the verb 'pare', which means to cut off the skin or outer layer of something, or to reduce something gradually. See examples, collocations, and related words for 'pare'.

  7. To pare is to trim — like when you pare branches on a tree or pare down your expenses to save money. Pare comes from the Latin word parare, meaning "to prepare." Think of peeling potatoes, which you might do with a paring knife, or paring your nails so you'll make a neat appearance.

  8. Pare means to cut off the outer layer or part of something, or to reduce something gradually. Learn how to use pare in different contexts, such as peeling an apple, trimming nails, or cutting expenses.

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