verb, adjective as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

dry, desiccate, wither

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Example Sentences

Example:The sun parched the vegetables until they were shriveled up.

Definition:To remove moisture or water from something.

From dry

Example:The desiccation from the heat had parched the soil.

Definition:To remove water from living or non-living material, often through heat, cold, or the use of a desiccant.

From desiccate

Example:The excessive heat had parched the flowers, causing them to wither.

Definition:To become dry, shriveled, or otherwise deteriorated.

From wither