emblaze

¹

[ em-bleyz ]

verb (used with object)

, em·blazed, em·blaz·ing.

1. to illuminate, as by a blaze.
2. to kindle.

emblaze

²

[ em-bleyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

, em·blazed, em·blaz·ing.

1. to emblazon.

emblaze

/ ɪmˈbleɪz /

verb

1. to cause to light up; illuminate
2. to set fire to

Other Words From

• em·blazer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of emblaze¹

First recorded in 1515–25; em- ¹ + blaze ¹

Origin of emblaze²

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

"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

Related Words

• adorn
• bedeck
• dress up
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• gild
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• spiff up