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blaze on

C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words

For a fire or something bright to keep on burning strongly.

Literal meaning: To blaze (burn brightly) on — to continue doing so.

Meanings

1 C1 neutral

Of fire or intense light: to continue burning or shining brightly without diminishing.

"Despite the rain, the ceremonial flame blazed on through the night."

Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 idiomatic neutral

Figuratively, of a feeling, conflict, or passion: to continue with great intensity.

"The controversy blazed on for weeks despite the company's public apology."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Primarily literary or descriptive in tone. Used for fires, lights, or figuratively for emotions, passions, or conflicts that continue with great intensity. Not common in everyday conversation; more often found in written English, poetry, or journalism.

Commonly used with

fire sun passion spirit flames controversy

Forms

Base
blaze on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blazes on
he/she/it
Past simple
blazed on
yesterday
Past participle
blazed on
have + pp
-ing form
blazing on
continuous

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