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raze

verb

razed; razing

transitive verb

1
: to destroy to the ground : demolish
raze an old building
2
a
: to scrape, cut, or shave off
b
archaic : erase
razer noun

Example Sentences

an entire city block razed by a terrible fire the developer razed the old school building and built a high-rise condominium complex
Recent Examples on the Web Other would-be suitors had plans to raze the structure and build something brand new, but Hood wanted to restore it. Dana Covit, Vogue, 25 July 2022 The city had plans to raze many of its late-19th century buildings, which had fallen into disrepair. Susan Glaser, cleveland, 30 June 2022 City officials scrapped more expensive plans to raze and rebuild the market, instead selecting developer Seawall to build next door. Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2022 City will raze existing structure on Carlsbad Village Drive and rebuild on site After 20 years of deliberating over possible locations, Carlsbad has selected a site for its new City Hall. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 While both parcels include small beach cottages, Mr. Greene said the true value of the property is in the land and that most buyers would raze the cottages to make way for a more modern estate. Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2022 Mayor Doug Hutchens asked for the council's support to condemn and raze the building. Lynn Kutter, Arkansas Online, 4 Aug. 2022 Carter also rejected the contention that the city had imposed a special condition in denying the certificate of appropriateness to raze the building. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2022 The Poor Clare nuns have since scrapped their plans to raze the building. Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

alteration of rase

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of raze was in the 14th century

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