Synonyms for

Pare

Verb / per / Another word for pare — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut off the outer layer of something or to reduce something in size or amount.

Synonyms & similar words

whittle skin trim paredown peel cut trim shave reduce decrease lessen diminish curtail downsize minimize simplify streamline condense abbreviate shorten clip slash chop hack whittle

Example sentences

  1. I need to pare my nails so they don't scratch anyone.
  2. She used a knife to pare the apple.
  3. He needs to pare down his schedule to have more free time.
  4. The chef will pare the potatoes before cooking them.
  5. Her goal is to pare the company's expenses.

Quotes

  • Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. - Leonardo da Vinci
  • Less is more. - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
  • Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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