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.