candle
Translation
candle
Examples
She lit a candle to read the book.
She lit a candle to read the book.
He made a wish and blew out the candles.
He made a wish and blew out the candles.
Grammar Patterns
((to light)) ((a candle)) to set a candle burning She lit a candle to read the book.
((to blow out)) ((a candle)) to extinguish a candle by blowing He blew out the candles on his cake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: taper, light
Etymology
From Latin 'candela', from 'candere' meaning 'to shine, be white'. It shares a root with 'candid' and 'candidate'.
Memory Tips
A 'candle' gives a 'candid' (white, bright) light. You can handle a candle.