He made a wish before blowing out the candles.
He made a wish before blowing out the candles.
English
blow out
bloʊ aʊt
Meaning: to extinguish a flame by blowing
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | blow out |
| 3rd person singular present | blows out |
| Present participle | blowing out |
| Past | blew out |
| Will future | will blow out |
| Going-to future | going to blow out |
| Imperative negative | don't blow out / do not blow out |
Example sentences
Make a wish before you blow out the candles on your cake.
Make a wish before you blow out the candles on your cake.
She blew out the candle on her birthday cake.
She blew out the candle on her birthday cake.
She puckered her lips and prepared to blow out the candles.
She puckered her lips and prepared to blow out the candles.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for candles, matches, or other small fires. It can also refer to a tire bursting or a fuse failing.
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