Synonym: agitate, arouse, blast, discharge, dismiss, excite, expel, heat, ignite, inflame, kindle, lay off, provoke, release, shoot, stir. Similar words: fired, on fire, fire up, firemen, set fire to, catch fire, firefighter, firm. Meaning: ['faɪə(r)] 
n. 1. the event of something burning (often destructive) 2. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke 3. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy 4. a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning 5. intense adverse criticism 6. feelings of great warmth and intensity 7. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) 8. a severe trial. v. 1. start firing a weapon 2. cause to go off 3. bake in a kiln so as to harden 4. terminate the employment of 5. go off or discharge 6. drive out or away by or as if by fire 7. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) 8. destroy by fire 9. provide with fuel.
n. 1. the event of something burning (often destructive) 2. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke 3. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy 4. a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning 5. intense adverse criticism 6. feelings of great warmth and intensity 7. once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) 8. a severe trial. v. 1. start firing a weapon 2. cause to go off 3. bake in a kiln so as to harden 4. terminate the employment of 5. go off or discharge 6. drive out or away by or as if by fire 7. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) 8. destroy by fire 9. provide with fuel. 
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271 The firemen pulled down some nearby sheds to stop the fire spreading.
272 Much of historic Rennes was destroyed by fire in 1720.
273 It is stated that the fire started in a cottage.
274 The council recently drew fire for its intervention in the dispute.
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275 This building was built to commemorate the Fire of London.
276 A fire in our warehouse was a contingency that we had not expected.
277 The cat lay stretched out beside the fire in sleepy content.
278 The flames of the fire licked the sides of the fireplace.
279 The cost of the fire damage is impossible to quantify.
280 He twisted the letter up into a ball and threw it into the fire, swearing softly.
281 Two policemen were killed when gunmen opened fire on their patrol vehicle.
282 Any student who tries to cheat while the examiner is watching is playing with fire.
283 The doors can be manually operated in the event of fire.
284 Mike was a member of the local volunteer fire brigade.
285 He was arrested for the unlawful possession of fire arms.
286 To call the police, an ambulance or the fire brigade dial 999 and the operator will connect you.
287 Many students were trapped by smoke and fire on an upper floor.
More similar words: fired, on fire, fire up, firemen, set fire to, catch fire, firefighter, firm, first, firm up, firmly, firmer, confirm, at first, ire, confirmed, infirmity, headfirst, first of all, mire, dire, tire, hire, wire, terra firma, first prize, tired, affirmative, first-aid kit, empire.