 conflagrate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] cause to start burning | |
| Synonyms: | enkindle inflame kindle | |
| Examples: | "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds" |
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| Related terms: | ignite rekindle ignition | |
| 2. | [ verb ] start to burn or burst into flames | |
| Synonyms: | ignite catch_fire erupt 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: |
conflate conflagration conflict |
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