What does RAZES mean?

Here is the requested information on the word "razes": Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: plural form of raze, meaning the act of completely destroying or demolishing something.
• Verb: to completely destroy or demolish something.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈreɪzɪz/
• UK: /ˈreɪzɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "razes" is derived from the verb "raze," which comes from the Middle French word "raser" and the Latin word "rasus," meaning "to scrape." The word has been in use since the 14th century and is commonly used to describe the act of completely destroying or demolishing something, such as a building or a city.

Synonyms:

• Demolish
• Destroy
• Ruin
• Wipe out

Related Words:

• Raise
• Razes

Example Sentences:

• The army razed the city to the ground.
• He razed the old building to make way for a new one.
• The fire razed the entire forest to the ground.