blush
Translation
to blush, to flush, to go red
Examples
She blushed at the compliment.
She blushed at the compliment.
He blushed with embarrassment.
He blushed with embarrassment.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth.)) to become red in the face at something She blushed at his comment.
((with sth.)) to blush with an emotion He blushed with pride.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flush, redden; Antonyms: pale, blanch
Etymology
From Old English 'blyscan' meaning 'to glow, become red'.
Memory Tips
Imagine blood 'rushing' to your cheeks, making you 'blush'. It's also a noun for the redness or for makeup (blusher).