Meaning of the word raze in English

What does raze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

raze

US /reɪz/
UK /reɪz/

Verb

to completely destroy a building, town, or other structure

Example:
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
The city decided to raze the dilapidated buildings in the downtown area.
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