pare — to cut away the outer covering or edge of something, especially fruit or vegetables
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cut away the outer covering or edge of something, especially fruit or vegetables
Pronunciation (IPA): /per/
Korean meaning: 껍질을 벗기다, 깎아내다
Korean pronunciation: **페**어
Example Sentences
- My grandmother could pare a potato in one continuous spiral.
- The budget committee decided to pare unnecessary expenses like the CEO's golden toilet seat.
- She pared her wardrobe down to just ten essential items.
pare
VERB//per//
to cut away the outer covering or edge of something, especially fruit or vegetables
A cook carefully pares the red skin from fresh apples
Pare with care, make a perfect pair!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'parer' meaning 'to prepare' or 'to cut,' which derives from Latin 'parare' meaning 'to make ready' or 'to prepare.' The sense of cutting or trimming developed from the idea of preparing something by removing its outer layer.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother could pare a potato in one continuous spiral.”
“The budget committee decided to pare unnecessary expenses like the CEO's golden toilet seat.”
“She pared her wardrobe down to just ten essential items.”
“The chef pared the carrots so thin they looked like orange ribbons.”
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