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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How to use candle in a sentence?

1. Carl Sandburg:

   Our lives are like a candle in the wind.

2. Neilia Hunter Biden:

   There are two ways of spreading light -- to be a candle or the mirror that reflects it. Fritz was both the candle and the mirror in my view.

3. Yulia Gerbut:

   In my brain, it's like having part of Martin with us, i have my three kids with me. I know it's just a candle, but still I can look at his picture.

4. Buddha:

   Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

5. Ruben Gallego:

   I’m a practicing Catholic – so I have these votive candles for different things, i have a special candle for Kari Lake to jump in.