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pare

The correct spelling is pare.

How to pronounce pare

/peə(ɹ)/
verb

IPA: /peə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Par-e

The correct spelling is pare. To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife For example: "Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart."

Usage Examples

Victor pared some apples in preparation to make a tart.

Albert had to pare his options down by disregarding anything beyond his meager budget.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a cutting device, typically a knife
  2. 2.(often with down or back) to reduce, diminish or trim gradually something as if by cutting off
  3. 3.To trim the hoof of a horse

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