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."
inseparable
blaze on
C1 neutral inseparable intransitive
Of a fire or strong emotion: to continue burning or shining intensely; to persist with great energy.
In plain English
For a fire or something bright to keep on burning strongly.
What does "blaze on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To blaze (burn brightly) on — to continue doing so.
Actually means
For a fire or something bright to keep on burning strongly.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "blaze on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
fire sun passion spirit flames controversy
How to conjugate "blaze on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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