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Definition blaze in British English

blaze verb

[intransitive] verb
/bleɪz/
Example

A log fire blazed in the grate.

Example

The following morning the building was still blazing.

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1.1

if the sun blazes, it is very bright and hot

Example

The afternoon sun blazed down on us as we walked.

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2

to shine very brightly

Example

A car roared towards them, its headlights blazing.

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2.1

to show a very bright colour

Example

She smiled, but her cheeks blazed red.

Example

Every corner of the gardens blazed with colour.

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3

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

Example

Her eyes blazed with fury.

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4

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

Example

The artillery blazed without a pause throughout the battle.

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Definition blaze in British English