Flame
noun
A bright burning light caused by something on fire.
The flames of the campfire were comforting in the chilly night
Often appears as...
- eternal flame
- flame of fire
verb
To burn strongly or brightly.
The candles flamed in the darkness
Often appears as...
- flame brightly
- flame out
noun
Someone's girlfriend or boyfriend.
He's my old flame from college
Often appears as...
- old flame
- rekindle an old flame
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To show strong feeling, especially anger.
She flamed with anger when she found out they had lied to her
Often appears as...
- flame with anger
- flame with passion
verb
To send angry, impolite, or offensive messages online.
He was flamed by users on the forum for his rude comments
Often appears as...
- flame war
- flame users
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A bright burning light caused by something on fire.
The flames of the campfire were comforting in the chilly night
Often appears as...
- eternal flame
- flame of fire
verb
To burn strongly or brightly.
The candles flamed in the darkness
Often appears as...
- flame brightly
- flame out
noun
Someone's girlfriend or boyfriend.
He's my old flame from college
Often appears as...
- old flame
- rekindle an old flame
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To show strong feeling, especially anger.
She flamed with anger when she found out they had lied to her
Often appears as...
- flame with anger
- flame with passion
verb
To send angry, impolite, or offensive messages online.
He was flamed by users on the forum for his rude comments
Often appears as...
- flame war
- flame users
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Energy
Represents active fire and energy, commonly associated with strong emotions or events.
The flame of the torches animated the festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Warning Signal
Used to indicate danger, such as in a signal flare or warning light.
The ship sent up a flame to signal distress.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Commonly used metaphorically to represent passionate feelings or ideas.
The flame of freedom burns brightly in every heart.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Energy
Represents active fire and energy, commonly associated with strong emotions or events.
The flame of the torches animated the festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Warning Signal
Used to indicate danger, such as in a signal flare or warning light.
The ship sent up a flame to signal distress.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Commonly used metaphorically to represent passionate feelings or ideas.
The flame of freedom burns brightly in every heart.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible Energy
Represents active fire and energy, commonly associated with strong emotions or events.
The flame of the torches animated the festival.
Pro Tip 2/3Warning Signal
Used to indicate danger, such as in a signal flare or warning light.
The ship sent up a flame to signal distress.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Commonly used metaphorically to represent passionate feelings or ideas.
The flame of freedom burns brightly in every heart.
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Video examples
The deadly irony of...
They quickly realized that this black powder, which they called fire medicine, was precisely the opposite of something that would make you live forever. In these early days, the Chinese hadn't yet figured out how to make the powder explode; it was simply very flammable, and their armies used it to make flaming arrows
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A day in the life of an...
breathed life into her, sending her to this place of burden and torment. She then turns to the new mother, praising her, telling her she acted like an eagle warrior, a jaguar warrior. By the time they finish, it’s late, and the flames of the fire have died down.
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Flame Drill PIPE National...
the planet however until a working flame drill appears the drilling industry will continue to slowly grind away I don't think drilling deep holes is a pipe dream but more importantly it's still in the research phase and yet to be proven commercial
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Mark Bezos: A life...
with the homeowner, who was surely having one of the worst days of her life. Here it was, the middle of the night, she was standing outside in the pouring rain, under an umbrella, in her pajamas, barefoot, while her house was in flames.
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How fire shapes...
ill has become the keeper of the planetary flame and how we've created a world with too much of the wrong kind of fire too little of the right kind of fire and it's making our world less habitable well let's begin with fire
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Is fire a solid, a...
Sitting around a campfire, you can feel its heat, smell the woody smoke, and hear it crackle. If you get too close, it burns your eyes and stings your nostrils. You could stare at the bright flames forever
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Learn to read Chinese...
If the shape of the fire is a person with two arms on both sides, as if she was yelling frantically, "Help! I'm on fire!" -- This symbol actually is originally from the shape of the flame,
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Why should you read...
we learn what’s going up in flames. Ray Bradbury’s novel imagines a world where books are banned from all areas of life - and possessing, let alone reading them, is forbidden.
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Who were the Vestal...
Her own path was paved by the death of another, and her life could be taken just as easily for something as simple as a flame going out.
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Nature's Mighty Power:...
but the flames can provide a feast migrating san martin's brave the smoke
Video examples
The deadly irony of...
They quickly realized that this black powder, which they called fire medicine, was precisely the opposite of something that would make you live forever. In these early days, the Chinese hadn't yet figured out how to make the powder explode; it was simply very flammable, and their armies used it to make flaming arrows
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
breathed life into her, sending her to this place of burden and torment. She then turns to the new mother, praising her, telling her she acted like an eagle warrior, a jaguar warrior. By the time they finish, it’s late, and the flames of the fire have died down.
Video examples
Flame Drill PIPE National...
the planet however until a working flame drill appears the drilling industry will continue to slowly grind away I don't think drilling deep holes is a pipe dream but more importantly it's still in the research phase and yet to be proven commercial
Video examples
Mark Bezos: A life...
with the homeowner, who was surely having one of the worst days of her life. Here it was, the middle of the night, she was standing outside in the pouring rain, under an umbrella, in her pajamas, barefoot, while her house was in flames.
Video examples
How fire shapes...
ill has become the keeper of the planetary flame and how we've created a world with too much of the wrong kind of fire too little of the right kind of fire and it's making our world less habitable well let's begin with fire
Video examples
Is fire a solid, a...
Sitting around a campfire, you can feel its heat, smell the woody smoke, and hear it crackle. If you get too close, it burns your eyes and stings your nostrils. You could stare at the bright flames forever
Video examples
Learn to read Chinese...
If the shape of the fire is a person with two arms on both sides, as if she was yelling frantically, "Help! I'm on fire!" -- This symbol actually is originally from the shape of the flame,
Video examples
Why should you read...
we learn what’s going up in flames. Ray Bradbury’s novel imagines a world where books are banned from all areas of life - and possessing, let alone reading them, is forbidden.
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
Her own path was paved by the death of another, and her life could be taken just as easily for something as simple as a flame going out.
Video examples
Nature's Mighty Power:...
but the flames can provide a feast migrating san martin's brave the smoke
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Thomas Moore
Irish Poet
Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames.
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Paul de Man
Belgian Critic
Fashion is like the ashes left behind by the uniquely shaped flames of the fire, the trace alone revealing that a fire actually took place.
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Richard Dormer
Irish Actor
Having a weapon like that means you're pretty much in control of events. Nobody's going to argue with a flaming sword.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
At some point, you grow out of being attracted to that flame that burns you over and over and over again.
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Kelly Rowland
American Musician
Ever since we were little, we were so on fire for our dreams. We never let anyone blow our flames out.
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Matthew Simpson
American Clergyman
Angels are spirits, flames of fire; they are higher than man, they have wider connections.
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Wangechi Mutu
Kenyan Artist
I believe art is a connection, like passing on a flame.
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Dante Alighieri
Italian Poet
A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark.
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Bernard Williams
English Philosopher
Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.
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George Hamilton
American Actor
A lot of actors flame out.
Quote examples
Thomas Moore
Irish Poet
Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames.
Quote examples
Paul de Man
Belgian Critic
Fashion is like the ashes left behind by the uniquely shaped flames of the fire, the trace alone revealing that a fire actually took place.
Quote examples
Richard Dormer
Irish Actor
Having a weapon like that means you're pretty much in control of events. Nobody's going to argue with a flaming sword.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
At some point, you grow out of being attracted to that flame that burns you over and over and over again.
Quote examples
Kelly Rowland
American Musician
Ever since we were little, we were so on fire for our dreams. We never let anyone blow our flames out.
Quote examples
Matthew Simpson
American Clergyman
Angels are spirits, flames of fire; they are higher than man, they have wider connections.
Quote examples
Wangechi Mutu
Kenyan Artist
I believe art is a connection, like passing on a flame.
Quote examples
Dante Alighieri
Italian Poet
A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark.
Quote examples
Bernard Williams
English Philosopher
Talent is a flame. Genius is a fire.
Quote examples
George Hamilton
American Actor
A lot of actors flame out.
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