Blaze
/bleɪz/
Definitions
3 meaningsTo burn strongly and brightly.
/bleɪz/
To burn brightly
The sun blazed in the sky.
💡 Simply: To burn brightly and intensely.
More Examples
The bonfire blazed all night.
How It's Used
"The fire blazed fiercely in the hearth."
To shine or stand out brilliantly.
/bleɪz/
To be conspicuously bright or prominent.
His career blazed with success.
💡 Simply: To shine very brightly and attract attention.
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The colors blazed on the canvas.
How It's Used
"Her talent blazed on the stage."
A very intense fire.
/bleɪz/
A strong, bright fire.
The house was destroyed by the blaze.
💡 Simply: A big, bright fire, often uncontrolled.
More Examples
A trail of blaze marked their path.
How It's Used
"The forest fire was a terrifying blaze."
Idioms & expressions
blaze a trail
To be a pioneer or innovator.
"She blazed a trail for women in science."
From Old English *blǣse, meaning 'a flame' or 'a burning fire'.
The word 'blaze' has been used to describe fires and bright lights since Old English times.
Memory tip
Imagine a bright, strong flame – that's a blaze!
Word Origin
"flame, burning fire"