raze | SAT Word of the Day
RAZE most nearly means: (A) raise up; (B) gather; (C) demolish; (D) praise highly. (See answer below)
ℹ️ Part of speech of raze
raze is a VERB.
🗣️ Pronunciation of raze
raze is pronounced /reɪz/ or rayz.
📚️ Definition of raze
To completely demolish or destroy (for example, a building or settlement) so that it no longer exists or is recognizable. Example: to raze a building.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of raze in usage:
The ancient city of Carthage was razed by the Romans in 146 BCE.
"They can arrest us, but they'll never raze our historical monuments!" cried the preservationists, chaining themselves to the historic building. 🏛️
The hurricane didn't just damage the coastal town—it razed every single structure.
✅ Quiz answer
Answer to the question above:
C, demolish. Explanations: A (raise up) is actually an antonym and a common confusion due to similar pronunciation. B (gather) has no relation to the meaning of raze. D (praise highly) sounds similar but has a completely different meaning.