FIRE

Definition

1. noun the event of something burning (often destructive).
2. noun the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy. — synonyms: firing
3. noun the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke. — synonyms: flame, flaming
4. noun a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning.
5. noun once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).
6. noun feelings of great warmth and intensity. — synonyms: ardor, ardour, fervor, fervour, fervency, fervidness
7. noun fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking.
8. noun a severe trial.
9. noun intense adverse criticism. — synonyms: attack, flak, flack, blast
10. verb start firing a weapon. — synonyms: open_fire
11. verb cause to go off. — synonyms: discharge
12. verb bake in a kiln so as to harden.
13. verb terminate the employment of. — synonyms: displace, give_notice, can, dismiss, give_the_axe, send_away, sack, force_out
14. verb go off or discharge. — synonyms: discharge, go_off
15. verb drive out or away by or as if by fire.
16. verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). — synonyms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, raise, provoke
17. verb destroy by fire. — synonyms: burn, burn_down
18. verb provide with fuel. — synonyms: fuel
19. verb generate an electrical impulse.
20. verb become ignited. — synonyms: flame_up
21. verb start or maintain a fire in. — synonyms: light, ignite