heat

noun

  1. 1

    utility to warm a building

    the heating system wasn't working

    they have radiant heating

  2. 2

    the trait of being intensely emotional

  3. 3

    the presence of heat

  4. 4

    the sensation caused by heat energy

  5. 5

    a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race

  6. 6

    a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

  7. 7

    applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity

verb

  1. 1

    make hot or hotter

    the sun heats the oceans

    heat the water on the stove

  2. 2

    gain heat or get hot

    The room heated up quickly

  3. 3

    arouse or excite feelings and passions

    The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor

    The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world

  4. 4

    provide with heat

    heat the house

Synonyms

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