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blaze1

 
pronunciation:
bleIz
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a bright flame or light.
The blaze of the noon sun hurt my eyes.
synonyms:
flame, flare
similar words:
beam, flash, glare, gleam, glitter, shine
definition 2: a strong outburst of fire or emotion.
Lightning started the blaze in the forest.I felt a blaze of anger when I saw the bully trip that little boy.
synonyms:
explosion
similar words:
burst, eruption, fire, flash, outbreak, outburst, torrent
definition 3: an intense display of color.
Tourists go to New England to see the blaze of autumn leaves.
synonyms:
glow
similar words:
beam, flash, gleam, glitter, shine
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: blazes, blazing, blazed
definition: to burn or shine with or as though with fire.
Her eyes blazed with hate.
synonyms:
burn, flame, glow
similar words:
flash, glare, glitter, shine
derivation: blazingly (adv.)
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