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singe

verb

/sɪndʒ/

Meaning

To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.

The fire singed his eyebrows.

scorch, burn, char, sear

cool, extinguish

singe hair, singe cloth, singe the edge

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

To encourage or promote the development or growth of something

to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition

to make a formal request for something; to put into practice

to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments

Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.