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flame

noun

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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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doll,
duck(s)
[chiefly British],
pet

bride,
wife

significant other

flame

verb

Synonyms 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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Phrases Synonymous with flame

go up in flames

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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