Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raze
verb
/reɪz/
Definition
To completely destroy or demolish something, usually a building or structure.
Examples
- The old house was razed to make way for new apartments.
- After the fire, the city decided to raze the damaged building.
- They plan to raze the abandoned factory next year.
Meaning
Raze means to tear down or to level to the ground. It can refer to the act of destroying buildings or structures.
Synonyms
- demolish
- destroy
- level
- tear down
- flatten
