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July 04, 2018 Word of the Day

raze /ˈreɪz/ verb
raze
/ˈreɪz/
verb

razes; razed; razing

The old house is being razed.
The old house is being razed.
Definition of RAZE

[+ object]

: to destroy (something, such as a building) completely : DEMOLISH

— often used as (be) razed

  • The old factory was razed to make room for a parking lot.

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