Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 10+ users

ablaze

/əˈbleɪz/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Burning intensely or brilliantly; alight with fire or flames.

    - "The sun sets ablaze the horizon."
    - "The building was ablaze with flames."

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈbleɪz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3946868"

Synonyms

afire , aflame
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ablaze
blaze , maze , haze , daze
Variants
List of all variants of ablaze that leads to same result
ablaze , set something ablaze , set something afire , set something afire/aflame/ablaze , set something aflame
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'ablāz', meaning 'bright, clear, shining'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The term 'ablaze' is often used in heraldry to describe a field or background that is filled with flames or fire.

  2. The word 'ablaze' comes from the Old English word 'ablāz', which means 'bright, clear, shining'.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Flame: A hot gaseous mixture of air and fuel, ignited and sustaining combustion.

  2. Fire: A collection of rapidly spreading and burning fuel. It is a distinct process that involves the combustion of a fuel source.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'ablaze' is often used to describe a scene of intense fire or passion. It is also used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is full of energy or excitement.

How to Memorize "ablaze"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sunset with the sky ablaze with orange, red, and pink colors.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ablaze' with the image of a burning fire or a sunset.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the definition: A Beautiful Landscape Brings Zealous Energy.


Memorize "ablaze" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize ablaze is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.