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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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Categorized English Topic-related Verbs
to explode

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

Ex: The fireworks exploded in the sky, lighting up the night. 
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to burst
to burst
[Verb]

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

Ex: The balloon burst with a loud pop, startling everyone. 
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to blast
to blast
[Verb]

to violently damage or destroy something using explosives

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

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

Ex: The bomb detonated, causing widespread destruction. 
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to blow up

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

Ex: The experiment went wrong, causing the chemicals to blow up. 
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to go off
to go off
[Verb]

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

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

to erupt or burst forth with sudden and intense energy

Ex: The fireworks fulminated in the night sky, filling the air with bursts of color and light. 
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to erupt
to erupt
[Verb]

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

Ex: The volcano erupted suddenly, spewing ash and lava into the air. 
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to flame
to flame
[Verb]

to burn brightly in a hot gas

Ex: The campfire flamed brightly, illuminating the surrounding area. 
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to combust

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

Ex: The fuel will combust when it reaches a high enough temperature. 
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to flare
to flare
[Verb]

to burn and give off a strong light

Ex: The campfire flared, sending sparks dancing into the night sky. 
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to burn
to burn
[Verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The building burned fiercely, sending plumes of smoke into the sky. 
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to char
to char
[Verb]

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

Ex: He charred the marshmallows over the campfire until they turned golden brown. 
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to sear
to sear
[Verb]

to lightly burn the surface of something with intense heat

Ex: She accidentally seared her hand on the hot stove. 
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to blaze
to blaze
[Verb]

to burn in a very bright and strong flame

Ex: The fire blazed fiercely, lighting up the night sky. 
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to light
to light
[Verb]

to set something on fire

Ex: She lit the candles on the birthday cake with a match. 
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to ignite
to ignite
[Verb]

to cause something to catch fire

Ex: He ignited the gas stove with a flick of the lighter. 
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to go out
to go out
[Verb]

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

Ex: Don't leave the stove on; the flame might go out. 
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to blow out

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

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