Clear and Efface

Clear

Clear verb - To rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way.

Efface and clear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Efface" instead a verb "Clear".

Nearby Words: clean, cleared, clearly, clearing, clearness

Efface

Efface verb - To destroy all traces of.

Clear and efface are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clear" instead a verb "Efface".

Nearby Word: effacing
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