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blazed

/bleษชzd/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

To burn fiercely or brightly; to shine with a strong, steady light.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe campfire blazed throughout the night, keeping the wolves at bay.โ€
  • โ€œHer eyes blazed with indignation when she heard the unfair accusation.โ€
2.verb

To mark a path or trail by making notches or marks on trees.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe explorers blazed a new route through the dense, uncharted forest.โ€
  • โ€œWe followed the trail markers that had been blazed by the previous hiking group.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'blรฆse' (torch, flame), related to the Middle Dutch 'blase'. The sense of 'marking a trail' evolved in the 18th century from the practice of making a 'blaze' or white mark on a tree by chipping off a piece of bark to guide travelers.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'blaze' of fire that is so bright it leaves a mark on everything it touches.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œblazedโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œblazedโ€ in English?

In English, blazed (verb) is defined as: โ€œTo burn fiercely or brightly; to shine with a strong, steady light.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œblazedโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe campfire blazed throughout the night, keeping the wolves at bay.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œblazedโ€?

Common synonyms include:flamed,glared,pioneered,marked

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œblazedโ€?

Derived from the Old English 'blรฆse' (torch, flame), related to the Middle Dutch 'blase'. The sense of 'marking a trail' evolved in the 18th century from the practice of making a 'blaze' or white mark on a tree by chipping off a piece of bark to guide travelers.