Put out the candle. The blackout is over.
Source: tatoeba (29454)
Candle
/ˈkændl̩/
Synonyms for "candle" (139 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
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Strong matches (42)
ciboriumcorpse candlecrosscrucifixcruetdecimal candledipelectric light bulbeucharistialexposure meterfarthing dipfireflamefluxfoot candleglimhefner candleholy crossholy grailholy water
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holy-water sprinklerhosticonilluminantilluminatorincandescent bodyincensoryintensityinternational candlelamplamp-hourlanternlightlight bulblight meterlight quantumlight source
Noun(5 words)
Related words (69)
lumenlumen meterlumen-hourlumeterluminantluminaryluminous fluxluminous intensityluminous powerluxmatchmatzomenorahmezuzahmikvahmonstrancemoonosculatoryostensoriumpaschal candle
Show 43 more words
paxphotonphylacteriesphylacterypietaprayer shawlprayer wheelpyxquantumrelicrelicsroodrosaryrush candlerushlightsacramentalsacred relicssacring bellsanctus bellsangraalscheiner scaleshofarsource of lightsprinklerstarstarssukkahsuntabernacletallithtallow candletallow diptaperthuribletorchunit of fluxunit of lighturceoleveronicavigil lightvotary candlevotive candlewax candle
Noun(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: taper, wax light, agnus dei, ark, asa scale.
- Sentence evidence is available for candle, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "candle".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "candle"
Keep "candle" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "candle" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "candle", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "candle" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
10 entriescandelacandle lightingcandlepowercandling roomsegg candlingembryo detectionpillar candlesoy candletealightvotive candle
Collocations
10 entriesbeeswax candlecandle holdercandle the hallcandle the roomcandle waxcandling eggsegg candlingpillar candlescented candletea light
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
9 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
The candle has gone out.
Source: tatoeba (29455)
The candle was blown out by the wind.
Source: tatoeba (29456)
The candle went out instead of having been put out.
Source: tatoeba (29458)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "candle"?
Closest matches include taper, wax light, agnus dei, ark, asa scale.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "candle"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.