blaze

US /blez/

UK /bleɪz/

B1

verb

  • (Of a fire) to burn brightly
  • (Of the sun, etc.) to shine brightly
  • to make news or information widely known by telling people about it in a way they are sure to notice

noun

  • Bright light, as from a burning fire
  • a sudden show of very strong feeling

Examples

The antiques were destroyed in a blaze last year.

Strong winds fanned the blaze.