fires
Translation
to fire, to shoot, to inspire
Examples
The company fires employees who are always late.
The company fires employees who are always late.
The soldier fires his rifle at the target.
The soldier fires his rifle at the target.
Her speech fires up the crowd.
Her speech fires up the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((from sth.)) to dismiss (sb.) from (sth.) The company fires employees from their jobs.
((sth.)) ((at sb./sth.)) to shoot (sth.) at (sb./sth.) He fires a gun at the target.
((sb.)) up to excite or inspire (sb.) Her speech fires up the crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dismiss, discharge, shoot, launch, inspire
Etymology
From Old English 'fȳr' (fire), related to the idea of setting fire to something or driving out with fire.
Memory Tips
Imagine a boss getting so angry he literally sets an employee's desk on 'fire' to 'fire' them. Or a gun shooting out 'fire'.