catch fire

Verb
  1. Start to burn or burst into flames (synset 202766580)
    "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
    is a type of: change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
    subtypes:
    • blow out - erupt in an uncontrolled manner
    • catch - start burning
    • light up - start to burn with a bright flame
    same as: combust, conflagrate, erupt, ignite, take fire
    verb group: burn, combust - cause to burn or combust

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