Conflagrate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds".

Classification

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Synonyms

• Kindle
• Enkindle
• Inflame

Hypernyms

• Light
• Ignite

Hyponyms

• Rekindle

Meaning ²

Start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously".

Classification

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Synonyms

• Catch Fire
• Take Fire
• Combust
• Ignite
• Erupt

Hypernyms

• Change State
• Turn

Hyponyms

• Light Up
• Blow Out
• Catch