set on fire

/sɛɾ ɑn ˈfaɪər/
/sɛt ɒn faɪə/
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Other forms: setting on fire; sets on fire

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