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ignite
verb as in set on fire
Weak matches
burst into flames, catch fire, put match to, set alight, set fire to, start up, take fire, touch off
Example Sentences
But any existential panic ignited by that slow start ultimately was short-lived.
Don’t ask me why metal melted and double-paned windows shattered but a house made of wood didn’t ignite.
About five hours after the fire ignited near Somis around 9 a.m. on Nov. 6, some firefighters hit a snag in their response efforts.
When they land, they risk igniting new spot fires, which can quickly devour homes.
I quickly discovered I was pretty good at it, which kind of ignited my enjoyment and satisfaction I gained through cooking.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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