Synonyms for candle
ˈkæn dlcan·dle

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1. candle, taper, wax lightnoun

   stick of wax with a wick in the middle

   Synonyms:
   wick, standard candle, taper, wax light, cd, candela

2. candle, candela, cd, standard candleverb

   the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin

   Synonyms:
   wax light, taper, compact disc, candela, atomic number 48, cd, standard candle, compact disk, certificate of deposit, cadmium

3. candleverb

   examine eggs for freshness by holding them against a light

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1. • Examine
   • Lamp

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1. candlenoun

   Synonyms:
   taper, cierge, rushlight, serge

   Associated words:
   chandler, wick, snuff, socket, accensor, petrostearine, sconce, sweal

2. candlenoun

   Synonyms:
   chandlery

   Associated words:
   chandler, wick, snuff, socket, accensor, petrostearine, sconce, sweal

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1. List of paraphrases for "candle":

   bougie, candela, candles, wax, vela, candlelight, truism

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1. CANDLE

   Synonyms:
   Candesartan vs Losartan Efficacy Study

2. candle

   Synonyms:
   See Footcandle
   

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1. Edith Wharton:

   There are two ways of spreading light to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.

2. La Rochefoucauld:

   Absence diminishes small loves and increases great ones, as the wind blows out the candle and blow up the bonfire.

3. Omar Khayym:

   For in and out, above, about, below, 'Tis nothing but a Magic Shadow-show, Play'd in a Box whose Candle is the Sun, Round which we Phantom Figures come and go.

4. Jody Thompson:

   The candle exploded and emitted huge flames with bits flying everywhere, i've never seen anything like it. The whole thing was ablaze, and it was too hot to touch. There was an inferno in the room.

5. Priscilla Leung:

   I have already bought some electronic candle lights and I plan to light them on the streets, it doesn't matter if it's one person or a few people, as long as there's fire in our hearts, we'll be able to pass on the message to the next generation.