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parch

verb

/pɑːrtʃ/

Meaning

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

The scorching sun began to parch the fields.

parched throat

dry, scorch, dehydrate, wither, desiccate

soak, moisten, drench

parch the land, parched lips, parched soil, parched throat

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

to formally forbid something by law, rule, or authority

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

To stain, spot, or pollute something.

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

to rest with eyes closed and reduced consciousness; to be inactive