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   sear

   /sɪə/

   verb

   • 1. burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat: "the water got so hot that it seared our lips" Similar scorchburnsingescaldchardry up/outparchdesiccatedehydratewithershriveldiscolourbrownblackencarbonizecauterizerare:exsiccatedistressgrievesaddenmake miserable/wretchedupsettroubleharrowcause anguish toafflictperturbdisturbhurtwoundpaincut to the quickaffectmovestingmortifytormenttorturegnaw atvexgall
   • ▪ fix (an image or memory) permanently in someone's mind or memory: "the unfortunate childhood encounter is seared on his memory"
   • ▪ fry (food) quickly at a high temperature so that it will retain its juices in subsequent cooking: "sear the chicken livers in a pan for a few minutes on each side" Similar flash-frysealbrownfry/grill quicklytoast
   • 2. (of pain) be experienced as a sudden, burning sensation: "a crushing pain seared through his chest"
   • 3. cause to wither: archaic "when summer sears the plains"
   • ▪ make (someone's conscience or feelings) insensitive: "a long career of ambition, craft, and despotic rule never utterly seared his conscience"

   adjective

   • 1. variant spelling of sere

   Word Origin Old Englishsēar (adjective), sēarian (verb), of Germanic origin.

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSEAR | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sear means to burn the surface of something with sudden very strong heat, or to fry a piece of meat quickly at a high temperature. Learn more about the verb sear, its usage, and related words and phrases from Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     SEAR meaning: 1. to burn the surface of something with...

   • Znaczenie Sear, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     sear definicja: 1. to burn the surface of something with...

   • Sear in Simplified Chinese

     SEAR translate: 燎;烧焦;烧灼, （为防止汁液和味道溢出）高温速煎（肉）,...

   • Sear in Traditional Chinese

     SEAR translate: 燎;燒焦;燒灼, （爲防止汁液和味道溢出）高溫快煎（肉）,...

   • Search Box

     SEARCH BOX definition: 1. a space on a computer screen or...

   • Seaport

     SEAPORT definition: 1. (a city or town with) a port that can...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › searSear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word sear, which can be a verb, noun, or adjective. Sear can mean to dry, burn, mark, or grasp, or a mark or scar left by heat.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySEAR | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SEAR meaning: 1. to burn the surface of something with sudden very strong heat: 2. to fry a piece of meat…. Learn more.

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   Sear definition: to burn or char the surface of. See examples of SEAR used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSEAR definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   To sear something means to burn its surface with a sudden intense heat. Grass fires have seared the land near the farming village of Basekhai. [VERB noun] Synonyms: wither, burn, blight, brand More Synonyms of sear. 2. verb. If something sears a part of your body, it causes a painful burning feeling there. [literary]

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › searSear - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To sear something is to quickly cook or burn its surface by applying intense heat. When making beef stew, the color and flavor are usually better if you sear the meat first.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsear verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Sear is a verb that means to burn the surface of something quickly and powerfully, or to cause somebody to feel great pain. Learn how to use sear in different contexts, see synonyms and word origin, and compare with searing.