Synonyms for

Heats

Verb / hi:ts / Another word for heats — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heats means to make something hot or to become hot.

Synonyms & similar words

estrus ignite hightemperature cool passion heatingplant inflame heating heatenergy rut wake coldness heatingsystem stirup anestrus hotup hotness oestrus warmth heat heatup fireup warms cooks bakes toasts boils fries grills broils sears blazes burns ignites kindles flames roasts scalds singes steams stews sweats

Synonyms by register

Formal

temperatures intensities climaxes fervors

Informal

sparks fires boils rages

Literary

ardors blazes furnaces

Antonyms

cools chills freezes calms soothes quiets

Common collocations

  • high heats
  • intense heats
  • summer heats
  • winter heats
  • body heats
  • engine heats
  • rising heats
  • managing heats

Word family

noun heat
verb heat
adjective heated
adverb heatedly

Usage note

The plural 'heats' is most commonly used to refer to periods of high temperature or to competitive rounds. Avoid using it for general warmth unless referring to multiple distinct sources.

Example sentences

  1. Mom heats up the soup for lunch.
  2. The sun heats the sand on the beach.
  3. My body heats up when I run.
  4. The stove heats the water for the tea.
  5. The fire heats the room.

Quotes

  • The sun heats the earth and the earth feeds the people.
  • Success in life comes not from holding a good hand, but in playing a poor hand well.
  • The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than them.

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