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set afire
 

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Verb set afire has 1 sense
  1. set ablaze, set aflame, set on fire, set afire - set fire to; cause to start burning; "Lightening set fire to the forest"
    --1 is one way to burn, combust
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

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Set Afire

Verb (transitive): to cause something to start burning; ignite.

Synonyms: light, kindle, ignite, spark, inflame.

Example sentences:

  1. He set afire the pile of leaves in the backyard.
  2. The arsonist set the whole building afire.
  3. She accidentally set her dress afire while trying to light a candle.
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