Fire

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NOUN

the event of something burning (often destructive)

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning

once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

feelings of great warmth and intensity

fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking

a severe trial

intense adverse criticism

VERB

start firing a weapon

cause to go off

bake in a kiln so as to harden

terminate the employment of

go off or discharge

drive out or away by or as if by fire

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

destroy by fire

provide with fuel

generate an electrical impulse

become ignited

start or maintain a fire in

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