sear

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2sear

verb \ˈsir\

Definition of SEAR

intransitive verb
: to cause withering or drying
transitive verb
1
: to make withered and dry : parch
2
a : to burn, scorch, mark, or injure with or as if with sudden application of intense heat b : to cook the surface of quickly with intense heat <sear a steak>

Examples of SEAR

  1. The tree was seared by lightning.
  2. The flames seared my skin.
  3. The steak was seared over a hot grill.

Origin of SEAR

Middle English seren, from Old English sēarian to become dry, from sēar sere
First Known Use: before 12th century

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