Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pare
verb
/pɛr/
Definition
To trim something by cutting away its outer layer.
Examples
- She decided to pare the apple before serving it.
- He spent hours trying to pare down the lengthy report.
- We need to pare our expenses this month.
Meaning
To reduce something in size, amount, or extent by cutting away the outer parts.
Synonyms
- Trim
- Reduce
- Cut
- Peel
- Whittle
