set afire

/sɛt əˌfaɪər/
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Other forms: setting afire

Definitions of set afire
  1. verb
    set fire to; cause to start burning
    synonyms: set ablaze, set aflame, set on fire
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    type of:
    burn, combust
    cause to burn or combust
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