fire

/fˈa‍ɪ‍ə/

/ˈfaɪɝ/, /ˈfaɪɹ/

[noun] [verb]

Fire

[NOUN]

the result of something burning that often produces heat, flame, light, and smoke

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

synonyms : firing

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

synonyms : flame

flaming

a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

feelings of great warmth and intensity

synonyms : ardor

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

intense adverse criticism

synonyms : attack

blast

flack

flak

a severe trial

fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

to fire

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to shoot a bullet, shell, etc. from a weapon

synonyms : open fire

to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment

synonyms : can

antonyms : hire

go off or discharge

synonyms : discharge

go off

start or maintain a fire in

synonyms : ignite

light

cause to go off

synonyms : discharge

to heat a clay object to become hardened, by putting it in a kiln

destroy by fire

synonyms : burn

burn down

to arouse, provoke, or inspire strong emotion, enthusiasm, or reaction

synonyms : arouse

drive out or away by or as if by fire

become ignited

synonyms : flame up

generate an electrical impulse

provide with fuel

synonyms : fuel

Examples

1. Hold your fire!

2. The fire started in the kitchen.

3. The firefighter bravely extinguished the house fire.

4. The government has played with fire.

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