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candle

noun: wax that has been formed into a stick or another shape and has a string in the middle that can be burned
noun: a usually molded or dipped mass of wax or tallow containing a wick that may be burned (as to give light, heat, or scent or for celebration or votive purposes)
verb: to examine by holding between the eye and a light
usually used in the phrase 'not worth the candle'
synonyms: luminary, taper, planet

The car is so old that replacing the engine is 'not worth the candle'. [=the effort isn't worth the cost]
The new movie doesn't 'hold a candle to' [=it is not as good as] the original version.
We came to the memorial to 'burn' [='light'] a candle for the victims of the accident.

(..) like this little... Little, you know, fluffy animals and some games, 'cause I know you kids like to play games. And then, you know, candles and, you know, little figurines like these angels, I thought were so pretty. All the figurines have little... Very sweet. And, you know, some of these little things. There you go! It's nice, with the candles and everything, right? And there's one rule. No adults allowed! Okay? That's a cute hat. (..)
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