English Explanatory Dictionary

take fire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To catch fire; to begin to burn.
  2. To become excited or enthused about something.
  3. To be subjected to enemy attack with firearms; to be under fire.

Word forms

take fire takes fire taking fire took fire taken fire

Synonyms

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