conflagrate

Other forms: conflagrated; conflagrating

Definitions of conflagrate

1. verb

   start to burn or burst into flames
   synonyms: catch fire, combust, erupt, ignite, take fire

   burn, combust

   cause to burn or combust

   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
2. verb

   cause to start burning
   synonyms: enkindle, inflame, kindle

   types:

   rekindle

   kindle anew, as of a fire

   type of:

   ignite, light

   cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat