English Explanatory Dictionary

set on fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause to begin to burn.
  2. To arouse passionate feelings in.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

set on fire sets on fire setting on fire setten on fire

Synonyms

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

Derived words

set one's hair on fire set the Thames on fire set the world on fire
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