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set on fire

Definitions

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  • verb transitive To cause to begin to burn.
  • verb figuratively, transitive To arouse passionate feelings in.
  • verb Simple past tense and past participle of set on fire.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • verb set fire to; cause to start burning

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synonyms (10)

Words with the same meaning

  1. excite
  2. fire
  3. ignite
  4. inflame
  5. rouse
  6. set ablaze
  7. set afire
  8. set aflame
  9. set alight
  10. set fire to

hypernyms (2)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. burn
  2. combust

forms (1)

Forms

  1. set the Thames on fire

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