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Past tense for to scorch or burn, especially the surface of something
“Flames continued to sear the metal about the barge, and clouds of smoke hung dark and oily in the air.”
Past tense for to cook quickly by grilling or frying the surface of
“Heat a small amount of oil in a pan and sear the scallops lightly on each side.”
Past tense for to cause to become dry or devoid of moisture
“Samaria was all dried up, and the sun continued to sear the already-parched land.”
Past tense for to cause distress or pain to
“I cried that night for the last time in my life, refusing to give up hope, any of my feelings, or the image of my passion, which continued to sear my mind.”
Past tense for to prepare food for consumption, usually using heat
Past tense for to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
Past tense for to cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern
Having been seared or charred by fire or intense heat
Dried out, especially from heat
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