Blow (Verb)
Meaning 1
Show off.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- He blow his own trumpet about his business acumen at the conference to attract new investors.
- She started to blow her own horn about her athletic achievements on social media.
- People who constantly blow their own trumpet tend to turn others off with their arrogance.
- He loves to blow his own whistle whenever he's achieved something even slightly notable.
- The artist's tendency to blow his own horn overshadowed the actual quality of his work.
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Meaning 2
Cause air to go in, on, or through; "Blow my hair dry".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The strong gust of wind began to blow her hair away from her face.
- Blow gently on the candle flame to extinguish it.
- She would blow on her hands to warm them in the cold weather.
- You need to blow on the whistle to make it loud enough for everyone to hear.
- He used a hair dryer to blow his wet hair dry after a shower.
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Meaning 3
Spend thoughtlessly; throw away; "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"; "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- He blew his entire bonus on an expensive weekend getaway with his friends.
- She blows her entire paycheck every month on designer clothes and accessories.
- He blew a small fortune on a motorboat that he only uses a few times a year.
- After winning the lottery, she blew her winnings on frivolous items and reckless investments.
- In his younger years, he blew a large sum of money on lavish parties and excessive spending.
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Meaning 4
Burst suddenly; "The tire blew"; "We blew a tire".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The balloon blew up in her face when she tied it too tight.
- The storm blew in quickly and violently.
- During the intense battle, the enemy's tank blew after taking a direct hit.
- She blew the lid off her thermos to pour herself another cup of coffee.
- The engine blew when the mechanic revved it too high.
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Meaning 5
Play or sound a wind instrument; "She blew the horn".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The trumpet player blew a beautiful melody that echoed through the auditorium.
- She blew the whistle to signal the start of the game.
- He blew into the flute with all his might to produce the loudest note possible.
- The referee blew the whistle and stopped the play.
- The jazz musician blew his saxophone with incredible passion and skill.
Meaning 6
Lay eggs; "certain insects are said to blow".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Some insects, such as cockroaches, are said to blow their eggs rather than laying them whole.
- The female thrips is known to blow her eggs into loose vegetation.
- After mating, the female wasp begins to blow her eggs into suitably shaped holes in plant stems.
- Some female moth species are also said to blow their eggs instead of laying a whole egg.
- These wasps, like others in the family, are often observed blowing their eggs into prepared cells.
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Meaning 7
Cause to move by means of an air current; "The wind blew the leaves around in the yard".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The breeze gently blew the waves against the shore.
- The storm might blow the roof off the house if it's not properly secured.
- The player took a deep breath and blew the whistle loudly to signal the start of the game.
- The blower blew the debris off the surface, clearing the way for the workers.
- A strong gust of wind blew the door wide open, catching everyone off guard.
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Meaning 8
Cause to be revealed and jeopardized; "The story blew their cover"; "The double agent was blown by the other side".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The leaks from the government office blew their whole operation wide open.
- The company's reputation was blown when the scandal became public.
- Her identity as an undercover agent was blown when she ran into an old friend.
- The whistleblower's testimony blew the lid off the entire corrupt scheme.
- The rumors of their affair had blown their families' trust in them.
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Meaning 9
Shape by blowing; "Blow a glass vase".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The skilled artist carefully blow a delicate, intricate glass sculpture that showcased her expertise.
- The student struggled to blow the perfect glass bubble, but her teacher offered guidance and encouragement.
- In the workshop, artisans would gather around the fiery furnace to blow beautiful, one-of-a-kind glass vases.
- With precision and practice, the glassblower learned to blow and shape the molten glass into magnificent vessels.
- To create her breathtaking artwork, the artist needed to blow air through the delicate funnel, shaping the glass as she went.
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Meaning 10
Sound by having air expelled through a tube; "The trumpets blew".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The player's fingers moved deftly over the holes as the flute blew out a clear, sweet melody.
- She blew a note on her whistle to get the dog's attention.
- The referee blew the whistle, signaling a foul in the game.
- The ship's horn blew a loud blast as it approached the harbor.
- In the orchestra, the oboist carefully blew air through the double reed to produce a rich sound.
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Meaning 11
Be blowing or storming; "The wind blew from the West".
Classification
Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.
Examples
- A fierce gale was blowing in the north, threatening to engulf the small town.
- Heavy snowstorms were blowing across the mountains, causing hazardous travel conditions.
- Strong gusts began blowing through the windows as the storm intensified.
- A cold wind would blow every morning from the east and freeze the crops.
- The desert storm started blowing and covered everything in thick clouds of sand.
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Meaning 12
Make a sound as if blown; "The whistle blew".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- The referee's whistle blew loudly, signaling the end of the game.
- The ship's horn blew a sorrowful tune as it departed the harbor.
- As the train approached the station, its whistle blew to announce its arrival.
- A loud air horn blew in the background of the busy street.
- The alarm clock's bell blew loudly, jolting the sleepy student awake.
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Meaning 13
Be in motion due to some air or water current; "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; "the boat drifted on the lake"; "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"; "the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Seagulls were blowing gently towards the shore on the ocean breeze.
- The balloons would likely blow away if they weren't tied down.
- Smoke from the chimney was blowing across the rooftops.
- As the storm subsided, the debris started to blow into the nearby alley.
- The drifting sail was blowing freely in the north wind.
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Meaning 14
Melt, break, or become otherwise unusable; "The lightbulbs blew out"; "The fuse blew".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The lightbulb blew during the storm.
- The old fuse blew as soon as I turned on the air conditioner.
- If you put too much pressure, the tire will blow.
- The firework blew to pieces before it could reach its full height.
- The old radio blew a fuse when I plugged it in again after years of disuse.
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Meaning 15
Be inadequate or objectionable; "this sucks!"; "this blows!".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- This concert blows, let's just leave.
- The new policy really blows, it's so inconvenient.
- The teacher was boring, the whole class blows.
- I hate this movie, it completely blows.
- The new menu at the restaurant blows, they should change it back.
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Meaning 16
Leave; informal or rude; "shove off!"; "The children shoved along"; "Blow now!"; "let's blow this place".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Blow now and let's get out of here before things get any worse.
- He told me to blow when I asked if I could stay for a movie night.
- Just blow, I don't want to hear it right now.
- Let's blow this joint before the cops show up.
- She just blew, grabbing her coat and storming out of the room.
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Meaning 17
Free of obstruction by blowing air through; "blow one's nose".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She blew her nose to clear out the mucus that was blocking her airway.
- The child blew his nose repeatedly due to allergies.
- He gently blew his nose to avoid waking the baby.
- The flu made her blow her nose constantly throughout the day.
- She had to blow her nose repeatedly during the concert to avoid sniffles.
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Meaning 18
Spend lavishly or wastefully on; "He blew a lot of money on his new home theater".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- She blew her entire paycheck on a new designer handbag.
- He blew thousands of dollars on a luxurious vacation to Hawaii.
- They blew a fortune on their wedding reception and barely had any money left for the honeymoon.
- I blew way too much money on a state-of-the-art gaming computer that I barely use.
- The newlyweds blew their first year's salary on renovating their dream home.
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Meaning 19
Allow to regain its breath; "blow a horse".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The rider allowed the exhausted horse to blow before continuing the challenging ride.
- After a long gallop, they stopped to let the horse blow and rest for a while.
- The horse needed time to blow before it could tackle the steep hill ahead.
- As they dismounted and gave the horse a break, it began to blow and regain its composure.
- The weary horse started to blow and calm down as soon as it was released from its saddle.
Meaning 20
Make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- Their efforts to mediate the dispute only seemed to blow the negotiations.
- The scandal threatened to blow the entire project and damage the company's reputation.
- A hurricane warning had been issued, and authorities feared the storm could blow the levees.
- The team's hopes for the championships were starting to blow as the losses piled up.
- One mistake could blow the entire plan and put everyone's lives at risk.
Synonyms
- Louse Up
- Fumble
- Ball Up
- Bollix Up
- Bodge
- Spoil
- Botch Up
- Bollocks
- Screw Up
- Muck Up
- Mess Up
- Muff
- Bobble
- Mishandle
- Bollocks Up
- Bungle
- Botch
- Flub
- Fuck Up
- Fluff
- Bollix
- Bumble
- Foul Up
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Meaning 21
Spout moist air from the blowhole; "The whales blew".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- As the blue whale rose to the surface, it blew a massive plume of water vapor high into the air.
- The humpback whale swam to the top of the wave and blew a huge column of spray upwards.
- The sperm whale's blowhole suddenly released a hissing blast of air and spray as it blew.
- After hours of lying dormant, the gentle slope of Mauna Loa finally blew its top with a massive eruption.
- Maillard Islands in Antarctica experienced a huge explosion as Deacon Island supervolcano blew.
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Meaning 22
Provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation.
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She agreed to blow him in the car.
- The sex worker was hired to blow the businessman after the meeting.
- In the movie, the character was asked to blow her date while driving home.
- The woman offered to blow the man in exchange for the drinks.
- He convinced his girlfriend to blow him during the party.
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Meaning 23
Exhale hard; "blow on the soup to cool it down".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- I told the children to blow on their hot chocolate to cool it down before drinking.
- She carefully blew on the mirror to clear the fog away.
- To cool down, he went outside to blow air onto his overheated face.
- After spilling a cup of coffee, Emma blew on the stain on her shirt before gently blotting it with a cloth.
- The server instructed me to gently blow on the soup to test if it was cool enough to eat.