Rake example sentences

"Rake" Example Sentences

1. He used a metal rake to comb the loose gravel.
2. The gardener raked the leaves into piles.
3. She raked the leaves into bags for disposal.
4. Fall brings the ritual of raking leaves.
5. The landscaper raked the pea gravel to even it out.
6. The farmer raked the hay into bales.
7. The lawn looked pristine after being meticulously raked.
8. She raked the sand to even it out.
9. They spent the afternoon raking their large yard of fallen leaves.
10. He smoothed the soil with a metal garden rake.
11. The groundskeeper meticulously raked the volleyball courts.
12. The golfer raked the bunkers after his round.
13. He used a thatching rake to even out the straw.
14. She used a metal-toothed rake to tidy up the gravel path.
15. The gardener raked the stone mulch to remove any weeds.
16. He smoothed the dirt with a long-handled fiberglass rake.
17. She raked up debris from the flooded basement.
18. He used a hard rake to evenly spread out the hardwood chips.
19. They carefully raked out any exposed tree roots.
20. He smoothed the soil into a seed bed using an iron rake.
21. The rake pawed through the loose soil, searching for grubs.
22. The sharp metal rake tore up the bed of perennials.
23. The gardener angrily raked the hose into the tool shed.
24. The old man raked his fingers through his thinning hair.
25. The man's eyes raked over the woman's body in a rude manner.
26. The lascivious old man raked his eyes over the young girl.
27. The old Romeo was still known to rake his eyes over the pretty young tourists.
28. Her eyes raked slowly up and down his body, as if measuring him.
29. The pervert raked his eyes over the pretty young mothers and nannies in the park.
30. His eyes raked hungrily over the menu, searching for something to appease his voracious appetite.
31. The rowdy youths raked the sand into the children's play area.
32. He roughly raked his fingers through her hair.
33. The notorious rake romanced many a fair lady.
34. The scandalous rake had a new conquest every week.
35. The notorious rake had left a long trail of broken hearts.
36. The old rake was still charming young ladies onto his dance card.
37. His reputation as a rake preceded him.
38. Though a notorious rake, his charm was irrepressible.
39. The notorious rake seduced her then promptly forgot her name.
40. The old rake still prowled for fresh young prey.
41. The book chronicled the scandalous exploits of aristocratic rakes through the ages.
42. His reputation as a rake meant marriage was not an option.
43. She learned to despise the man's rakish ways.
44. Though a notorious rake, he never stooped to taking advantage.
45. The old rake still managed to charm the young ladies with his wit and money.
46. The jilted lover castigated the rake for his heartless ways.
47. Though a rake, he showed her unexpected kindness.
48. The notorious rake had left many broken hearts and scandal in his wake.
49. The old rake flirted outrageously with the young barmaid.
50. His rakish charm had melted many a woman's resistance.
51. The old rake still boasted of his youthful conquests.
52. He gained a reputation as a rake during his school days.
53. Famous for being a rake and charmer, few believed he would settle down.
54. Though a rake, he showed her unexpected tenderness.
55. He gained the reputation of being a rake as a young man.
56. The old rake's charm had faded, but his appetite for young women had not.
57. Many a parent had warned their daughter against the notorious rake.
58. The old rogue still managed to charm ladies with his rakish ways.
59. Though a notorious rake, there was kindness in him.
60. Despite his reputation as a rake, he proved honorable in the end.

Common Phrases

1. like a rake - in a careless, uncontrolled manner
2. rake's progress - the dissolute or downward course of events in a profligate person's life
3. earned a rake's reputation - gained a reputation for immoral or dissolute behavior
4. rake hell - to search thoroughly
5. rake over the coals - to reprimand or criticize severely
6. a rake's progress - the reckless lifestyle of a pleasure-seeking man about town
7. burn the candle at both ends - to lead an unrestrained and hectic lifestyle
8. live the life of Riley - to live luxuriously or carefreely
9. sow one's wild oats - to engage in youthful indiscretions or promiscuity
10. lead a fast life - to live extravagantly and self-indulgently
11. live for pleasure - to seek only pleasure and excitement
12. live for the moment - to seek immediate gratification without regard for future consequences
13. live from hand to mouth - to survive on whatever small sums of money come in, with no savings or financial security
14. lead a loose life - to live an indulgent and unprincipled lifestyle
15. roister - to indulge in excessive eating, drinking, or merrymaking