How to Use "Candle" with Example Sentences

candle (n): a wick in a wax cylinder, used for light

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Used with adjectives:

"Don't leave a lit candle unattended."
(lit, lighted, burning)

"I bought scented candles for my wife."
(scented, aromatherapy)

"I prefer wax candles."
(wax, votive)

Used with verbs:

"Will you light the candles?"
(light, blow out, put out)

"The candles nicely illuminate the room."
(illuminate, light)

"The candles are flickering in the wind."
(be + flickering)

"The candles have gone out."
(gone out, burned out)

Used with nouns:

"I was burned by the candle flame."
(flame, fire)

"She is collecting candle wax."
(wax, holders, sticks)