Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Fire

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to fire such as "burst", "burn", and "go out".

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Topic-Related Verbs
to explode
to explode [verb]

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

Ex: The gas cylinder exploded , causing a massive fire .
to burst
to burst [verb]

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

Ex:
to blast
to blast [verb]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

Ex: The terrorists attempted to blast the bridge with dynamite .
to detonate
to detonate [verb]

to explode suddenly and violently due to a strong chemical or physical reaction

Ex: The landmine detonated when stepped on , injuring the soldier .
to blow up
to blow up [verb]

to explode forcefully and releasing energy through a chemical or physical reaction

Ex: A malfunction in the electrical system made the power generator blow up .
to go off
to go off [verb]

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

Ex: The bomb was designed to go off remotely with a single press of a button .
to fulminate
to fulminate [verb]

to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy

Ex: The volcano began to fulminate , sending plumes of ash and smoke high into the air .
to erupt
to erupt [verb]

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

Ex: The underwater volcano erupted , creating a new island .
to flame
to flame [verb]

to burn brightly in a hot gas

Ex: The torches flamed as the procession made its way through the streets .
to combust
to combust [verb]

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

Ex: When exposed to heat , the paper will combust almost instantly .
to flare
to flare [verb]

to burn and give off a strong light

Ex: The fireplace crackled and flared , providing warmth and a cozy ambiance in the living room .
to burn
to burn [verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The forest burned for days , leaving behind a trail of destruction .
to char
to char [verb]

to lightly burn something, causing a change in color on its surface

Ex: The heat from the grill charred the steak , giving it a deliciously crispy exterior .
to sear
to sear [verb]

to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat

Ex: The intense heat from the furnace seared the paint off the old door .
to blaze
to blaze [verb]

to burn in a very bright and strong flame

Ex: The torches blazed as the procession made its way through the streets .
to light
to light [verb]

to set something on fire

Ex: He lights the fireplace to warm up the room on a chilly evening .
to ignite
to ignite [verb]

to cause something to catch fire

Ex: The match ignited the tinder , starting the campfire .
to go out
to go out [verb]

(of fire or a light) to stop giving heat or brightness

Ex: The streetlamp went out due to a power outage .
to blow out
to blow out [verb]

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

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