English Explanatory Dictionary

fire up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To ignite.
  2. Of an engine or similar, to start.
  3. To launch; to run.
  4. To excite; to infuse with energy.
  5. To grow irritated or angry.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-fire up.wav

Word forms

fire up fires up firing up fired up

Synonyms

inflame kindle aflame alight conflagrate fire fire up ignite light light up set ablaze set afire set aflame set alight set fire set on fire torch start up activate ginger up spice up animate arouse awaken beghast leaven bright brighten cheer energize enliven enthuse exalt excite ginger invigorate inspire inspirit jazz liven liven up perk up quicken spice stimulate vitalise anger
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