Burn and Gleam

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Burn

Burn verb - To be on fire especially brightly.

Usage example: all evening long we just sat there, contentedly watching the Yule log burn

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Gleam is a synonym for burn in shine topic. In some cases you can use "Gleam" instead a verb "Burn", when it comes to topics like light, radiate light or heat.

Nearby Words: burning, burned, burnt, burnout, burner

Gleam

Gleam verb - To shoot forth bursts of light.

Usage example: fine china and stemware gleaming in the candlelight

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Burn is a synonym for gleam in light topic. Sometimes you can use "Burn" instead a verb "Gleam", if it concerns topics such as sparkle, radiate light or heat.

Nearby Words: gleaming, gleamed

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Deck the Halls with Gasoline Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Light a match and watch it gleam Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Watch your school burn down to ashes Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la Aren't you glad we played with matches?

Source: Playground Song

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