n.
Function: verb
1
Synonyms: LIGHT 1, enkindle, ignite, inflame, kindle
Idioms: set fire to, set on fire
Contrasted Words: extinguish, quench, smother
2 to stimulate (as mental powers) to higher or more intense activity FF1C; a painting that fired the viewer's imagination FF1E;
Synonyms: animate, exalt, inform, inspire; compare PROVOKE 4
Related Words: arouse, enliven, rouse, stir; electrify, excite; heighten, intensify; enthuse, thrill
Contrasted Words: appall, dismay; alarm, frighten, terrify
Antonyms: daunt
3
Synonyms: DISMISS 3, ax, boot (out), bounce, ||can, discharge, drop, kick out, sack, terminate
Related Words: eject, expel, oust
Idioms: give the pink slip, give the sack, strike off the rolls
Contrasted Words: engage; appoint, designate, elect, name
Antonyms: hire
4
Synonyms: SHOOT 1, discharge, loose
5
Synonyms: THROW 1, ||bung, cast, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, sling, toss
6 to dry or harden by subjecting to heat FF1C; fire bricks FF1E;
Synonyms: bake, burn, kiln