[T]he ſtones did ſeem / Too roare and bellow hoarce: and doggs too howle and raze extréeme: […]
Source: wiktionary
Rase
/ɹeɪz/
Synonyms for "rase" (51 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: align, beat down, blow down, blow over, bowl over.
- Sentence evidence is available for rase, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rase".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rase"
Keep "rase" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rase" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rase", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rase" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
35 total sentences available.
So up & down that critic rased / & back & foorth he foyned & trased / & monstrous strookes deliverd; […]
Source: wiktionary
[T]his Night / He dreamt, the Bore had raſed off his Helme: […]
Source: wiktionary
But doom the arm that perils not / In beauty's quarrel, every vein / That runs with ruddy drops, to rot / Beneath a taunting chain, / And that ignoblest hands should rase / The crest and spur from one so base.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 35 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rase"?
Closest matches include align, beat down, blow down, blow over, bowl over.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rase"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.
More for "rase"
Related Topic Clusters
Customer Support and Service Language
Empathetic and precise wording for support replies, escalations, and resolution updates.
Professional Email and Tone Control
Phrase libraries for clearer, faster, and lower-friction professional communication.
Leadership and Management Language
Vocabulary for strategy updates, one-on-ones, and performance alignment.