heating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature
   warming.
   
2. noun utility to warm a building
   heating system; heat; heating plant.
   
   • the heating system wasn't working
   • they have radiant heating
3. verb make hot or hotter
   heat up; heat.
   
   • the sun heats the oceans
   • heat the water on the stove
4. verb provide with heat
   heat.
   
   • heat the house
5. verb arouse or excite feelings and passions
   ignite; stir up; inflame; heat; wake; fire up.
   
   • The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
   • The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
   • Wake old feelings of hatred
6. verb gain heat or get hot
   heat up; heat; hot up.
   
   • The room heated up quickly

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