pattern

Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Fire

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

review-disable

Review

flashcard-disable

Flashcards

spelling-disable

Spelling

quiz-disable

Quiz

Start learning
Categorized English Topic-related Verbs

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

Ex: The grenade exploded, creating chaos and panic among the soldiers .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to burst
[Verb]

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

Ex: The tire bursts while driving on the highway, causing the car to swerve.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to blast
[Verb]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

Ex: The construction team blasted the bedrock to lay the foundation for the skyscraper .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: The scientist observed the chemicals detonate in the laboratory, producing unexpected results.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: In the laboratory , a sudden reaction occurred , forcing the chemicals to blow up.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to go off
[Verb]

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

Ex: The landmine was buried underground , waiting to go off if someone stepped on it .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy

Ex: Sparks flew from the metal as it began to fulminate under the intense heat of the blowtorch .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to erupt
[Verb]

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

Ex: Scientists predicted that the volcano might erupt soon due to increased seismic activity .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to flame
[Verb]

to burn brightly in a hot gas

Ex: The grill flamed as the meat juices dripped onto the hot coals .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: Scientists studied the conditions under which different materials combust.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to flare
[Verb]

to burn and give off a strong light

Ex: The lantern flared intermittently as the oil inside burned unevenly , casting an eerie light .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to burn
[Verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The dry leaves in the yard easily burned when a small flame touched them .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to char
[Verb]

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

Ex: The edges of the toast were charred after being left in the toaster too long .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to sear
[Verb]

to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat

Ex: He used a blowtorch to sear the metal , making it easier to shape .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to blaze
[Verb]

to burn in a very bright and strong flame

Ex: The bonfire blazed high into the air , crackling with intensity .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to light
[Verb]

to set something on fire

Ex: The children light sparklers to celebrate Independence Day.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to ignite
[Verb]

to cause something to catch fire

Ex: Chemical reactions can ignite flammable materials , leading to fires .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
to go out
[Verb]

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

Ex: The fire in the fireplace went out, leaving the room cold .
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in

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

Ex: She carefully blew the candles out on her birthday cake.
daily words
wordlist
Close
Sign in
Topic-Related Verbs
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app