English Explanatory Dictionary

set alight

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause (something) to begin to burn.
  2. To arouse passion in (someone); to excite.

Word forms

set alight sets alight setting alight

Synonyms

ignite kindle aflame alight conflagrate fire fire up inflame light light up set ablaze set afire set aflame set alight set fire set on fire torch rouse animate awaken electrify enflame enkindle enthrill exagitate excite exhilarate exsuscitate fillip fire the blood galvanize gin up intoxicate quicken send set fire to sharpen stir the blood suscitate thrill vitalise wake warm the blood whet wind up work up yerk
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