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Definition of Conflagrate
1. Verb. Cause to start burning. "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"
Exact synonyms: Enkindle, Inflame, Kindle
Generic synonyms: Ignite, Light
Specialized synonyms: Rekindle
Derivative terms: Inflammation
Generic synonyms: Ignite, Light
Specialized synonyms: Rekindle
Derivative terms: Inflammation
2. Verb. Start to burn or burst into flames. "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
Exact synonyms: Catch Fire, Combust, Erupt, Ignite, Take Fire
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
Specialized synonyms: Blow Out, Catch, Light Up
Related verbs: Burn, Combust
Derivative terms: Combustible, Combustive, Ignitable, Ignitible, Ignition
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
Specialized synonyms: Blow Out, Catch, Light Up
Related verbs: Burn, Combust
Derivative terms: Combustible, Combustive, Ignitable, Ignitible, Ignition
Definition of Conflagrate
1. Verb. (defdate 17?? C.–present) (intransitive) To catch fire. ¹
2. Verb. (defdate 19?? C.–present) (transitive) To set fire to something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Conflagrate
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