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Definition pare in American English

pare verb

[transitive] verb
/per/
1

to reduce the total number or amount of something

Example

The list has been pared down from 9 states to 4.

Example

Government spending on defense has been pared to the bone.

Synonyms and related words
cut back reduce shrivel
2

to remove the skin from a fruit or vegetable using a knife

Synonyms and related words
bake beat blanch
3

to cut the nails of your fingers or toes

Synonyms and related words
do your hair/nails etc. emery board manicure
Definition pare in American English