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1. pare - verb

· decrease gradually or bit by bit

Synonym(s): pare_down

Hypernym(s): decrease, lessen, minify




2. pare - verb

· cut small bits or pare shavings from; "whittle a piece of wood"

Synonym(s): whittle

Hypernym(s): cut




3. pare - verb

· strip the skin off; "pare apples"

Synonym(s): skin, peel

Hypernym(s): strip




4. pare - verb

· remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; "pare one's fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"

Synonym(s): trim

Hypernym(s): cut





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