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A rapid, persistent chemical change that releases heat and light and is accompanied by flame, especially the exothermic oxidation of a combustible substance.
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A severe test; a trial or torment.
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Burning fuel or other material: a cooking fire; a forest fire.
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Burning intensity of feeling; ardor. See Synonyms at passion.
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verb-transitive
Games To score (a number) in a game or contest.
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Informal To throw with force and speed; hurl: fire a ball at a batter.
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To add fuel to (something burning).
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To arouse the emotions of; make enthusiastic or ardent. Often used with up: warriors who were fired by patriotism.
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To bake in a kiln: fire pottery.
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verb-intransitive
Informal To project or hurl a missile: The pitcher wound up and fired.
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Physiology To generate an electrical impulse. Used of a neuron.
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To become angry or annoyed.
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To become excited or ardent.
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To become ignited; flame up.
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verb
To set on fire.
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To give life or spirit to.
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To fill with passion or enthusiasm.
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To light up as if by fire.
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To cause to start operating.
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abbreviation
Finance, insurance, and real estate.
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