burns (up) (Meaning)

burns (up)

to be destroyed or cause (something) to be destroyed by fire

The intense flames from the wildfire burned up acres of forest in a matter of hours.
The paper in the fireplace burned up quickly, leaving only ash behind.
The candles burned up the wick, illuminating the room with a soft glow.
The sun's rays burned up the exposed skin of the beachgoers.
The acid etched through the metal, burning up its surface.
The fever burned up the child's body, leaving her weak and delirious.
The tears burned up the cheeks of the heartbroken woman.
The anger within her burned up her insides, consuming her thoughts.
The furnace burned up the coal, providing warmth to the house.
The burning sensation in his leg burned up his consciousness, leaving him in excruciating pain.

to be destroyed or cause (something) to be destroyed by fire

irritates, persecutes, bugs,annoys, bothers, gets one's goat, irks, chafes, ruffles, teases

delights, pacifies,obliges, satisfies, mollifies, contents, conciliates, pleases, cheers, gratifies

The intense flames from the wildfire burned up acres of forest in a matter of hours.

The paper in the fireplace burned up quickly, leaving only ash behind.

The candles burned up the wick, illuminating the room with a soft glow.

The sun's rays burned up the exposed skin of the beachgoers.