Phrase guide
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verb
To cause (something) to begin to burn.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Synonyms: ignite, kindle, aflame, alight, conflagrate, fire, fire up, inflame, light, light up, set ablaze, set afire, set aflame, set alight, set fire, set on fire, torch
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To arouse passion in (someone); to excite.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: ignite, inflame, kindle, rouse, animate, awaken, electrify, enflame, enkindle, enthrill, exagitate, excite, exhilarate, exsuscitate, fillip, fire, fire the blood, galvanize, gin up, intoxicate, quicken, send, set fire to, set on fire, sharpen, stir the blood, suscitate, thrill, vitalise, wake, warm the blood, whet, wind up, work up, yerk
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
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