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pare

/pɛr/ verb · British & US
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What does pare mean?

verb

To cut down to a smaller size or shape, or to reduce the amount of something. To pare something down to its essentials.

Example

"The chef had to pare the vegetables to the right size before cooking them."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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