Z zajan New member Joined Jun 30, 2016 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language English Home Country South Africa Current Location South Africa Jul 4, 2016 #1 Does one blow out or puff out a candle? Which is the correct word to use in this instance?
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jul 4, 2016 #2 I either blow it out or snuff it out. The first can only be done with the mouth. The second can be done with your fingertips or with a candle-snuffer.
I either blow it out or snuff it out. The first can only be done with the mouth. The second can be done with your fingertips or with a candle-snuffer.