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saint
Noun
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A saint is a religious person who has done such good things, that after their death they have a special place in heaven.
Mother Theresa did such good work with poor people in India, the Catholic Church has named her a saint.
fire
Noun
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A chemical reaction that makes heat and flames or smoldering.
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Something that has made or can make this chemical reaction, such as a campfire.
We sat around the fire singing songs and telling stories.
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The, often accidental, occurrence of fire in a certain place which leads to its full or partial destruction.
There was a fire at the school last night and the whole place burned down.
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One of the four basic elements.
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One of the five basic elements.
fire
Verb
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To set something on fire.
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To shoot (a gun, cannon or a similar weapon).
We will fire our guns at the enemy.
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To shoot a gun, cannon or a similar weapon.
Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.
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To end the employment of an employee because of something they did wrong.
She should fire the employee that stole from the company.
He got fired from his job.