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(Entry 1 of 2)
a person with whom one is in love
- decided to look up an old flame while she was in town
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verbSynonyms of flame (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to be on fire especially brightly
- guests gathered around as the Yule log flamed brightly in the inn's great stone fireplace
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2
to develop suddenly and violently
- my anger flamed when the usher told my friend to shut up
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3
to shine with a bright harsh light
- the noonday sun flamed down on the desert travelers
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4
to shoot forth bursts of light
- the actress's ruby necklace flamed dazzlingly under the bright lights
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The first known use of flame was in the 14th century
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