Sear (verb)

1. Cause the surface of (something) to become dry, hard, and often slightly charred as a result of exposure to heat.
2. Cook (meat) quickly over high heat so that it forms a crust while remaining pink inside.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "burn, scorch"): from old french sers, sier "burn", from latin sart- "sewn together", from the verb sartus.

Examples:

1. He seared the steak on both sides.
2. The sun seared his skin.
3. The fire seared the dry brush.
4. She seared the fish in a pan before baking it.
5. The steak was seared to perfection.