emblaze
1 Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to cause to light up; illuminate
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to set fire to
Other Word Forms
- emblazer noun
Etymology
Origin of emblaze1
First recorded in 1625–35
Origin of emblaze1
Example Sentences
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"Learn for yon orient shell to love thy foe, And store with pearls the hand that brings thee woe; Flee, like yon rock, from base, vindictive pride, Emblaze with gems the wrist that rends thy side."
From Project Gutenberg
Imblaze, im-blāz′, v.t. obsolete form of emblaze.
From Project Gutenberg
Learn from yon Orient shell to love thy foe, And strew with pearls the hand that brings thee woe; Free, like yon rock, from base, vindictive pride, Emblaze with gems the wrist that rends thy side.
From Project Gutenberg
Emblaze, which bought its stake in the company in 2006, said it could not turn down an approach at a 43 percent premium to Formula's current market price, despite being satisfied with the company's performance.
From Reuters
Emblaze said it would report a capital gain of about $35 million on the sale, which it would invest in its business and use to take advantage of opportunities in the market.
From Reuters
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