fires

n the event of something burning (often destructive) n the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy n the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke n a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning n once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) n feelings of great warmth and intensity n fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking n a severe trial n intense adverse criticism v start firing a weapon v cause to go off v bake in a kiln so as to harden v terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position v go off or discharge v drive out or away by or as if by fire v call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) v destroy by fire v provide with fuel