1. (v. i.) To shine with an intense or white heat; to give forth vivid light and heat; to be incandescent.

2. (v. i.) To exhibit a strong, bright color; to be brilliant, as if with heat; to be bright or red with heat or animation, with blushes, etc.

3. (v. i.) To feel hot; to have a burning sensation, as of the skin, from friction, exercise, etc.; to burn.

4. (v. i.) To feel the heat of passion; to be animated, as by intense love, zeal, anger, etc.; to rage, as passion; as, the heart glows with love, zeal, or patriotism.

5. (v. t.) To make hot; to flush.

6. (n.) White or red heat; incandescence.

7. (n.) Brightness or warmth of color; redness; a rosy flush; as, the glow of health in the cheeks.

8. (n.) Intense excitement or earnestness; vehemence or heat of passion; ardor.

9. (n.) Heat of body; a sensation of warmth, as that produced by exercise, etc.