sears
word · lemma: sear
/ˈsɪɹz/
seerz
/sˈiəz/
see-uhz
Definition
To burn or scorch the surface of something with sudden, intense heat. It can also mean to cause strong physical or emotional pain.
Usage & Nuances
'Sears' is most common as a cooking verb (e.g., 'sears the steak'). It can also describe the feeling of something intensely hot or painful touching skin. Figuratively, used for sharp emotional pain. Not to be confused with 'seers' (people who see the future) or the former department store 'Sears.'
Spanish: quema - chamuscaPortuguese (BR): queima - chamuscaPortuguese (PT): queima - chamuscaChinese (Simplified): 烧焦 - 烧灼Chinese (Traditional): 燒焦 - 燒灼Hindi: झुलसाता है - जला देता हैArabic: يحرق - يكويBengali: দগ্ধ করে - পোড়ায়Russian: обжигает - прижигаетJapanese: 焼き付ける - 焦がすVietnamese: làm cháy xém - làm đau nhóiKorean: 지지다 - 태우다Turkish: yakmak - dağlamakUrdu: جھلسا دینا - جلا دیناIndonesian: membakar cepat - melukai (secara emosional)
Example Sentences
When he betrays you, it sears your heart.
natural
The chef sears both sides of the fish before serving.
natural
A memory like that sears into your mind forever.
natural
A hot pan sears the meat quickly.
basic
The fire sears my hand when I touch it.
basic
The sun sears the desert in summer.
basic