heat

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heat Definition

(n) a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
(n) the presence of heat
(n) the sensation caused by heat energy
(n) intense passion or emotion
(n) applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
(n) a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race
(n) utility to warm a building; "the heating system wasn''t working"; "they have radiant heating"
(v) make hot or hotter; "heat the soup"
(v) provide with heat; "heat the house"
(v) 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"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
(v) gain heat or get hot; "The room heated up quickly"

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