set on fire (Meaning)

Wordnet

set on fire (v)

set fire to; cause to start burning

Synonyms & Antonyms of set on fire

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set on fire Sentence Examples

  1. The arsonist set fire to the abandoned building, sending flames soaring into the night sky.
  2. During the riot, protesters set fire to cars and businesses, causing widespread destruction.
  3. The cigarette carelessly discarded in the dry grass set fire to a vast swath of land.
  4. The wildfire spread rapidly, consuming everything in its path and leaving a trail of devastation.
  5. The lightning strike set fire to the ancient oak tree, reducing it to smoldering ruins.
  6. The arsonist set fire to the school as an act of revenge, destroying years of hard work and memories.
  7. The candles left unattended set fire to the curtains, threatening to engulf the entire house in flames.
  8. The sun's intense heat set fire to the dry brush, creating a hazardous situation for firefighters.
  9. The arsonist set fire to the evidence in an attempt to cover up their crime.
  10. The terrorists set fire to the oil fields, cutting off supply and causing a global energy crisis.

FAQs About the word set on fire

set fire to; cause to start burning

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The arsonist set fire to the abandoned building, sending flames soaring into the night sky.

During the riot, protesters set fire to cars and businesses, causing widespread destruction.

The cigarette carelessly discarded in the dry grass set fire to a vast swath of land.

The wildfire spread rapidly, consuming everything in its path and leaving a trail of devastation.