blazes
ˈbleɪzɪz
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Definition of blazes - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
flamesintense fires
  • The forest was consumed by blazes..
2.
euphemismDatedeuphemistic term for hellDated
  • What in blazes is going on here?
abyss hell inferno
3.
locationsRareplaces of intense heat or lightRare
  • The desert felt like walking through blazes..
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  • blazes: intense fires
    intense fires

Expressions with blazes

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extremely hot
The desert was hot as blazes at noon.
with great intensity or force
He ran like blazes to catch the bus.
in a very strong or intense way
He ran like the blazes to catch the bus.
intensification of 'blazes', a euphemism for 'hell'
What in blue blazes is going on here?
very quickly or with great speed
He had to run like blazes to catch the bus.
shows surprise or shock about something unexpected
What the blazes is going on here?

Origin of blazes

English, blaze (flame)

Terms with blazes included in their meaning

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trail
mark a path with blazes
intensity
intensification of 'blazes', a euphemism for 'hell'

Examples of blazes in a sentence

  • The blazes spread quickly through the dry grass.
  • Where in blazes did I leave my keys?
  • Why in blazes would you do such a thing?
  • The forest fires created blazes visible for miles.
  • The blazes from the fireworks lit up the sky.

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  1. French:incendies, enfer, ...
  2. German:Flammen, Teufel, ...
  3. Italian:fiamme, dannazione, ...
  4. Spanish:incendios, demonios, ...
  5. Portuguese:chamas intensas, diabos, ...
  6. Chinese:火焰, 鬼, ...
  7. Japanese:炎, 一体全体, ...
  8. Arabic:حَرائق, تعبير ملطف للجحيم, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּבְעֵרוֹת, לְכָל הָרוּחוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:огонь, черт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пожежі, біс, ...
  12. Hindi:लपटें, बला, ...
blaze
bleɪz
blaze: intense, bright fire
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Definition of blaze - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
fireintense, bright fire
  • The blaze in the fireplace provided warmth and light.
conflagration inferno
2.
lightvery bright light or glare
  • The blaze of the headlights blinded me.
brightness dazzle glare
3.
emotionsudden outburst of emotion or activity
  • He left in a blaze of anger.
eruption flare

Verb

intr.
1.
fireburn with bright flames
  • The campfire blazed all night.
flame flare ignite
2.
speedUSmove very fast, especially in a showy or noticeable mannerUS
  • She blazed past the competition in the final lap..
dash race
3.
lightshine with intense brightness
  • The sun blazed in the afternoon sky.
beam glow radiate
4.
gunsshoot rapidly and repeatedly
  • The soldiers' guns blazed in the battle.
blast fire shoot
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  • blaze: intense, bright fire
    intense, bright fire
  • blaze: very bright light or glare
    very bright light or glare
  • blaze: mark on a tree indicating a path
    mark on a tree indicating a path
  • blaze: light-colored marking on an animal
    light-colored marking on an animal

Expressions with blaze

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intense media attention on an event or person
The celebrity's wedding was held in a blaze of publicity.
perform or proceed with great intensity or enthusiasm
He blazed away at the piano, captivating the audience with his energy..
spectacular and impressive display or performance
The team won the championship in a blaze of glory.
to be the first to do something
She blazed the trail for women in engineering.
increase suddenly in intensity or emotion
His anger blazed up when he heard the news..
innovate or do something unprecedented
The company blazed a new course in renewable energy technology.

Origin of blaze

Old English, blæse (torch)

Examples of blaze in a sentence

  • Firefighters quickly contained the blaze.
  • The blaze from the fireworks lit up the sky.
  • A blaze of sunlight streamed through the window.
  • The announcement was met with a blaze of excitement.
  • Her eyes lit up in a blaze of joy.
  • The blaze on the tree was freshly painted.

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  1. French:brasier, flamber, ...
  2. German:Feuer, lodern, ...
  3. Italian:fiammata, bruciare, ...
  4. Spanish:llamarada, arder, ...
  5. Portuguese:labareda, arder, ...
  6. Chinese:火焰, 燃烧, ...
  7. Japanese:炎, 燃える, ...
  8. Arabic:حريق, توهّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:שַׁלְהֶבֶת, לִבְעוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:пожар, гореть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пожежа, горіти, ...
  12. Hindi:भीषण आग, जलना, ...
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