catch fire

/kɛtʃ ˌfaɪər/
/kætʃ faɪə/
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Other forms: caught fire; catching fire; catches fire

Definitions of catch fire
  1. verb
    start to burn or burst into flames
    synonyms: combust, conflagrate, erupt, ignite, take fire
    burn, combust
    cause to burn or combust
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    types:
    blow out
    erupt in an uncontrolled manner
    catch
    start burning
    light up
    start to burn with a bright flame
    type of:
    change state, turn
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
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