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A destructive burning of something
“A forest fire is sweeping across the country.”
The shooting of projectiles from weapons, such as bullets from guns
“We took cover in the bunker to protect ourselves from heavy enemy fire.”
Fervent or passionate emotion or enthusiasm
“There was a fire in him that would drive him towards success.”
Strong criticism or antagonism
“Most of your fire should be directed at Stephanie's lawyer for his poor decisions.”
A domestic heating appliance that uses electricity or gas as fuel
“She kept the fire low to conserve energy.”
Excitement or delirium felt about a particular thing or event
A very unpleasant and prolonged experience
A light, typically serving as a signal or warning
An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney
An act or instance of throwing or casting something
Feelings of anger
To cause to burn or catch fire
“Even the wood used to fire the stove is from sustainable forests.”
To shoot or discharge a projectile, pulse or stream via a weapon or device
“He would regularly go to the shooting range to fire his gun as practice.”
To send through the air via physical force or acceleration
“The team that can fire a pumpkin the farthest with their catapult wins!”
To suffuse with vigor, life, energy, or spirit
“They don't fire the imagination or arouse the passions like the aristocratic love of honor.”
To discharge from a job or position
“The administration had no choice but to fire Jimmy for his incompetence.”
To cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
To cause to become dry by warming or heating
(of an engine) To fire and start running
To hold or engage the attention of
To move in spurts as though driven by a pump
To light up or brighten with light
To happen or occur, especially something loud, noticeable or spectacular
To act or move something with great urgency or haste
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