Verbs Related to Fire

to make something break apart noisily and violently in a way that causes destruction

He exploded the firecracker in the street, startling everyone.

to suddenly and violently break open or apart, particularly as a result of internal pressure

The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone.

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

The demolition crew blasted the old building to make way for the new construction.

to make something explode

The technician detonated the device in a controlled environment.

to cause something to explode

The sudden impact blew the car up.

(of a gun, bomb, etc.) to be fired or to explode

The fireworks are scheduled to go off at midnight for the New Year's celebration.

to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy

The fireworks fulminated in the night sky, filling the air with bursts of color and light.

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

The volcano erupted suddenly, spewing ash and lava into the air.

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

to burn or explode as a result of a chemical reaction with oxygen

The fuel will combust when it reaches a high enough temperature.

to become wider at one end or toward the bottom

The bell-bottom trousers flared at the bottom, creating a fashionable and retro look.

(of fire) to actively make heat and flames by using up things like coal or wood

The campfire slowly began to burn as the logs caught fire.

a woman employed to do housework

The char arrived early to scrub the floors and polish the silver.

to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat

She accidentally seared her hand on the hot stove.

a strong, bright flame or fire

The firefighters struggled to control the raging blaze.

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

The room was filled with bright light from the lamp.

to cause something to catch fire

He ignited the gas stove with a flick of the lighter.

to leave the house and attend a specific social event to enjoy your time

He often goes out to play basketball in the park with his friends.

to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs

With a single breath, the magician managed to blow out all the candles on the table.