Anheizen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Anheizen" is used as verb with the meaning of "light", "stoke" or "kindle".

Essential properties of "anheizen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: anheizen
  • Simple past: heizte an
  • Participle: angeheizt

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "anheizen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To light or stoke a fire or heating system"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er musste den Ofen anheizen, weil es kalt war.He had to stoke the oven because it was cold.
  2. Sie heizte den Kamin an, um das Haus zu wärmen.She stoked the fireplace to warm the house.
  3. Wir sollten das Lagerfeuer anheizen, bevor es dunkel wird.We should stoke the campfire before it gets dark.

2.) "To stimulate or intensify a situation, debate, or emotion"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Diskussion wurde durch seine Kommentare angeheizt.The discussion was fueled by his comments.
  2. Er heizte die Stimmung mit seiner Rede an.He heated up the atmosphere with his speech.
  3. Die Medien heizen die Debatte an.The media is fueling the debate.
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