catch_fire | ||
1. | [ verb ] start to burn or burst into flames | |
Synonyms: | erupt ignite conflagrate combust take_fire | |
Examples: | "Marsh gases ignited suddenly" "The oily rags combusted spontaneously" |
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Related terms: | change_state light_up catch blow_out burn ignition | |
Similar spelling: |
catch_up catch_phrase |