CEFR B2

blaze

verb

Meaning

To burn fiercely or brightly.

Examples

The bonfire blazed, casting shadows on the surrounding trees.
His anger blazed in his eyes as he confronted the accuser.

Synonyms: burn, glow, flame, incinerate

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blaze (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /bleɪz/

Definition

To burn fiercely or brightly.

Examples

The bonfire blazed, casting shadows on the surrounding trees.
His anger blazed in his eyes as he confronted the accuser.
The sun blazed down on the desert, making the heat unbearable.

How to Use blaze

blaze away (phrasal verb): To fire a weapon repeatedly or continuously. — "The soldiers blazed away at the enemy position."
blaze through (phrasal verb): To move or pass through something very quickly. — "She blazed through the exam, finishing in record time."
blaze with (prepositional phrase): To be full of a strong emotion, especially anger or pride. — "Her eyes blazed with fury."

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