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pare

verb

/per/

Meaning

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

She pared the apple before eating it.

pare down

trim, cut, peel, reduce, whittle

expand, enlarge, grow

pare down expenses, pare nails, pare an apple, pare costs

To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.

to involve oneself deeply in an activity or interest; to submerge in a liquid

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

To express the meaning of speech or text in another language.

To adjust or modify according to a new standard or plan; to reassess and realign.

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing