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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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Police in San Francisco, a hub for tech development, said they had responded after reports that someone had tried to set fire to a gate at the sprawling home.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

I might just as well set fire to my money.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Many people are burning wood to cook and stay warm, and if they can’t find that, they set fire to whatever burns, including trash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Tlacaelel insisted that in addition to destroying the codices of their former oppressors the Mexica should set fire to their own codices.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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