Synonyms for

Fire

Verb / ˈfaɪɜ: / / faɪr / Another word for fire — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fire is a chemical reaction that produces heat and light. It can be used for cooking, keeping warm, or burning things.

Synonyms & similar words

ardor attack hire enkindle flak givetheaxe fuel arouse flaming givethesack raise flame burndown ardour openfire fervency sendaway evoke burn gooff flack givenotice dismiss firing elicit blaze flame inferno combustion ignition torch bonfire hearth incendiary pyre scorch smoke sparks embers kindle ignite burn flare sizzle char

Synonyms by register

Formal

combustion incandescence conflagration

Informal

flame blaze heat

Literary

inferno embers pyre

Antonyms

water ice cold quench extinguish douse

Common collocations

  • open fire
  • start a fire
  • put out a fire
  • fire alarm
  • fire engine
  • fire department
  • fire hazard
  • fire extinguisher

Word family

noun fire
verb fire
adjective fiery

Usage note

As a verb, 'fire' can mean to shoot a weapon or to dismiss someone from a job. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The fireman put out the fire in the building.
  2. I like to sit by the fire and read a book on a cold day.
  3. We can cook marshmallows over the fire.
  4. The fireworks show was full of fire and color.
  5. The forest fire destroyed many trees and homes.

Quotes

  • Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames. - Rumi
  • I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office. - Thomas Jefferson
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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