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What is a homonym for raze?

There isn't a perfect homonym for "raze" in the sense of a word with the same pronunciation and spelling but a different meaning. However, there are a few words that come close:

* "rays" (pronounced the same but with a different spelling) refers to beams of light.

While not technically a homonym, "raise" is a near homonym, with a slightly different pronunciation (the 'z' sound is replaced with a 's' sound). However, "raise" has a completely different meaning, often referring to lifting or increasing something.

It's important to note that finding a true homonym for "raze" is difficult because it's a relatively uncommon word.

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