Blaze: meaning, definitions and examples

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blaze

 

[ bleษชz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fire

A very large or fiercely burning fire.

Synonyms

fire, flames, inferno

Examples of usage

  • The firefighters were struggling to contain the blaze.
  • The blaze destroyed several homes in the neighborhood.
Context #2 | Noun

bright light

A strong, bright flame that burns strongly.

Synonyms

flame, glow, radiance

Examples of usage

  • The torch emitted a powerful blaze that illuminated the path.
  • The blaze of the bonfire warmed the chilly night air.
Context #3 | Verb

move quickly

Move rapidly and with great intensity.

Synonyms

dart, dash, speed

Examples of usage

  • The car blazed down the highway at top speed.
  • Her eyes blazed with determination.

Translations

Translations of the word "blaze" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flamme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nyala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปัƒะผ'ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚omieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚Ž (ใปใฎใŠ, honล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flamme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llama

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alev

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๊ฝƒ (bulkkot)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ู‡ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plamen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plameลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ็„ฐ (huว’yร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plamen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ logi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปั‹ะฝั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alov

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llama

Etymology

The word 'blaze' has a long history dating back to Old English. Originally derived from the Old English word 'blรฆse' meaning 'torch', 'blaze' evolved over time to encompass meanings related to fire, brightness, and speed. The use of 'blaze' to describe a large fire has been documented in English literature for centuries, evoking images of powerful flames and intense heat. The verb form of 'blaze' also conveys a sense of rapid movement or intense emotion. Today, 'blaze' remains a versatile word used to describe various forms of intense energy and light.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,822, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.