lase
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //leɪz//
KK: /leɪz/
intransitive verb
Definition
To emit a focused beam of light through a laser process.
Example
The device can lase continuously for hours without overheating.
Tense Forms
Past: lased
Past Participle: lased
Conversation
Did you see that new laser show last night?
Yeah, it was amazing how the lights lase across the sky!
I know, right? It felt like we were in a different world.
Totally! I’d love to go again next weekend.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
beam
radiate
shine
Antonyms
dull
fade
dim
transitive verb
Definition
To use a laser to direct light at something or to treat something with laser light.
Example
The surgeon decided to lase the tissue to remove the tumor.
Tense Forms
Past: lased
Past Participle: lased
Conversation
Did you know they can lase tissue during surgeries now?
Yeah, that's pretty incredible!
I heard it makes the recovery process much faster.
Root Explanation
Lase is derived from the word 'laser', which is an acronym for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation'. The term 'laser' itself comes from the combination of 'light' (meaning visible electromagnetic radiation) and 'stimulated emission' (referring to the process of emitting light). Therefore, 'lase' refers to the action of producing laser light.
Memory Tip
Think of 'laser' as a source of light that is amplified and emitted — that's what 'lase' means, to produce laser light.
Visually Confused Words
lease
lapse
blase
las
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please
olease
lotase