English Explanatory Dictionary

set fire to

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause (something) to be on fire; to set (something) alight.
  2. To destroy or dismantle (something).
  3. To stir up intense emotion or action in (something).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-set fire to.wav

Word forms

set fire to sets fire to setting fire to setten fire to set fire unto set fire in set fire on set fire upon set fire of set fire by set fire into

Synonyms

set light set on fire torch
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