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[ US /ˈsɪɹ/ ]
[ UK /sˈi‍ə/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. (used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
    withered vines
    shriveled leaves on the unwatered seedlings
    dried-up grass
    the desert was edged with sere vegetation
VERB
  1. become superficially burned
    my eyebrows singed when I bent over the flames
  2. cause to wither or parch from exposure to heat
    The sun parched the earth
  3. burn slightly and superficially so as to affect color
    the flames scorched the ceiling
    The cook blackened the chicken breast
    The fire charred the ceiling above the mantelpiece
  4. make very hot and dry
    The heat scorched the countryside

How To Use sear In A Sentence

  • One can only guess at the research and detective work that has gone into the bald details recorded for each piece.
  • Consumers get incredibly upset when dieticians and researchers backtrack on previous findings, proclaiming that products once deemed healthy are now in question.
  • But decades of research have gone by and scientists remain incapable of creating a sustainable fusion reaction that could be used to create reliable power.
  • Alcohol abuse can be inherited but researchers had found few genes directly linked to it. The Sun
  • Some retailers, including Sears, have already held some "door-buster" early-morning sales, which makes Black Friday -- the day after Thanksgiving that's looked upon as a kick-off to the holiday shopping season -- a little "grayer," he said. Boulder Daily Camera Most Viewed
  • I pressed the search button to see what the words meant and what language they were.
  • This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning.
  • In summary, the research to date provides few definitive guidelines for the clinician.
  • The role enables the researcher to gain the confidence of the group that accepts her in her false role.
  • The internet is an extremely valuable resource giving access to the latest research on pain management.
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