emblaze

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verb (1)

em·​blaze im-ˈblāz How to pronounce emblaze (audio)
emblazed; emblazing

transitive verb

1
: to illuminate especially by a blaze
2
: to set ablaze

emblaze

2 of 2

verb (2)

emblazed; emblazing

transitive verb

1
archaic : emblazon sense 1
2
: to adorn sumptuously
with gems and golden luster rich emblazedJohn Milton

Examples of emblaze in a Sentence

Verb (2) the days when movies were shown in palaces that were lavishly emblazed to look like ancient Egypt or exotic Arabia a time when Broadway was emblazed by the lights of dozens of theaters

Word History

Etymology

Verb (2)

en- + blaze to blazon

First Known Use

Verb (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of emblaze was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Emblaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emblaze. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.

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