transitive. To set (a thing) on fire; to kindle, set light to. Also intransitive: to be on fire, to burn. Frequently figurative. Obsolete.
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释义 | the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > heat > burning > burn or consume by fire [verb (transitive)] > kindle or set alight (41) annealeOE transitive. To set (a thing) on fire; to kindle, set light to. Also intransitive: to be on fire, to burn. Frequently figurative. Obsolete. ontendeOE transitive. To set fire to; to burn, scorch; (also) to kindle (fire). In extended use: to excite or inflame with spiritual ardour; to kindle (esp… atend1006 transitive. To set on fire, kindle. alightOE transitive. To set light to; to light, ignite. Also figurative. kindlec1175 With reference to a fire, flame, or flammable substance. transitive. To start or light (a fire); to set fire to, ignite (something flammable). tindc1175 transitive. To set fire to, ignite, light, kindle (a fire, lamp, torch, flame, etc.). lightc1225 transitive. To cause (a fire, combustible material, etc.) to start burning; to set alight; to ignite. Also: to cause (a device such as a stove… lightenc1384 transitive. To kindle, ignite, light (a fire, candle, lantern, etc.). Also in figurative contexts. Now South Asian. quickc1390 transitive. To kindle, ignite (a fire, light). Also figurative: to ignite, fuel (anger, etc.); = quicken, v.1 3. Obsolete (archaic in later use). firea1393 transitive. To apply a source of fire to (a torch, beacon, fuse, etc.) in order to light it. Also: to cause (gunpowder) to ignite. Cf. note at… to set (a) fire in, on, upon, of, now only toc1400 to set (†a) fire†in, †on, †upon, †of, now only to: to kindle, ignite. (Cf. sense 25.) Also U.S. to set a fire (without prepositional complement)… quickenc1425 transitive. To kindle (a fire); to cause or help to burn. Also figurative. Now rare. accenda1475 transitive. To set light to, set on fire, kindle. Also in figurative contexts. enlumine1477 To light, kindle (a fire). to light upa1500 transitive. To cause (a fire, combustible material, etc.) to start burning; to set alight; to ignite. Also: to cause (a device such as a stove… to shoot (something) on firec1540 to shoot (something) on fire: to cause to burst into flame. Obsolete. to give fire1562 To apply a source of fire such as a match to an explosive charge, firearm, fuse, etc. Formerly also of a fuse: †to ignite readily (obsolete). Now… incend1598 transitive. To kindle, set alight, set on fire. In quot. 1872, to burn as incense (apparently an isolated use). entine1612 transitive. To kindle, light up. betine1659 To set fire to. emblaze1743 To set in a blaze, kindle. Also figurative. to touch off1759 transitive. Chiefly North American. To produce (a flame, spark, etc.); to cause to ignite or burn; to set alight. ignite1823 In popular use: To set fire to, to kindle. Subcategories:— again (11) — with a flash (1) — specifically a flame (1) — specifically a combustible (1) — a match (1) — produce (fire or spark) by striking (3) |
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