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View definitions for catch fire

catch fire

verb as in combust

Strong matches

Weak match

verb as in ignite

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Example Sentences

Both ships caught fire after the collision triggering a major response from emergency services.

From BBC

Damaged lithium-ion batteries are at high risk of catching fire and releasing toxic gases such as hydrogen fluoride and carbon monoxide.

And at USC, it’s the Trojans’ best hope of jump-starting a program that has never quite caught fire.

Scotland's hair caught fire when Teddy Williams drove over with 11 minutes left.

From BBC

The flames were so explosive that the man’s clothes also caught fire, authorities said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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