Definitions

set fire to

VERB

enkindle

Synonyms

STRONG

burn fire ignite kindle

Antonyms

STRONG

extinguish put out

VERB

fire

Synonyms

STRONG

enkindle ignite kindle light

WEAK

put a match to set ablaze set aflame set alight set on fire start a fire touch off

Antonyms

STRONG

extinguish put out

VERB

ignite

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burn flare up inflame kindle

STRONG

enkindle fire light

WEAK

burst into flames catch fire put match to set alight start up take fire touch off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cool extinguish put out quench

STRONG

dull

VERB

light

Synonyms

STRONGEST

burn ignite kindle

STRONG

enkindle fire flame inflame spark

WEAK

set on fire strike a match

Antonyms

STRONGEST

extinguish put out

WEAK

drench quench

Example Sentences

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British troops set fire to the White House and other public buildings in August 1814 as part of the Burning of Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Soon after, Duverne tried to set fire to an emergency light in an elevator vestibule, Lalaind added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Though he landed the first of his seven Oscar nominations for the role, Mr. Duvall didn’t get to set fire to the scenery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

I might just as well set fire to my money.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Making an enormous bonfire out of the mahogany chairs used by Congress, the British troops set fire to the Capitol building.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

set fire to

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