English Explanatory Dictionary

catch fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To become engulfed in flames, to combust.
  2. To become very popular or widespread; to take off.
  3. To be inspired by passion or zeal.

Pronunciation

en-au-catch fire.ogg

Word forms

catch fire catches fire catching fire caught fire catch on fire

Synonyms

go on fire go up in flames go up in smoke catch on fire catch fire combust conflagrate fire ignite light spunk take fire
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