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Definition blaze in American English

blaze verb

[intransitive] verb
/bleɪz/
Example

A log fire blazed in the fireplace.

Example

The following morning the building was still blazing.

Synonyms and related words
burn light blaze
1.1

if the sun blazes, it is very bright and hot

Example

The afternoon sun blazed down on us as we walked.

Synonyms and related words
warm hot burning
2

to shine very brightly

Example

A car roared toward them with its headlights blazing.

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shine glow flash
2.1

to show a very bright color

Example

She smiled, but her cheeks blazed red.

Example

The rainbow blazed with color.

Synonyms and related words
shine glow flash
3

if someone's eyes blaze, they show a sudden strong emotion, especially anger

Example

Her eyes blazed with fury.

Synonyms and related words
show display manifest
4

if guns blaze or blaze away, they continue firing for a long time

Example

The artillery blazed without a pause throughout the battle.

Synonyms and related words
blaze fall silent go off
Definition blaze in American English