Meaning & Definition of word "Rase"

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    Rase

    /reɪz/

    verb:

    • 1. To scrape or abrade the surface of something.
      • Example: She used sandpaper to rase the paint off the wood.
    • 2. To level or demolish.
      • Example: The old building was rased to make way for a new park.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'rasen', from Old French 'raser'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rase to the ground:

    To completely destroy or level something.

    rase out:

    To remove or eliminate completely.

    Related Words

    erase:

    To remove marks or data from a surface.

    scrape:

    To remove a layer from a surface.

    Slang Meanings of rase

    Meaning: To level or completely destroy something, often used in gaming contexts.

    Example Sentence: The team rased the enemy base in record time.

    Meaning: To erase something from memory or existence.

    Example Sentence: I rased that embarrassing moment from my mind.