All catch fire synonyms

verb catch fire

• burn — If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there.
• kindle — (of animals, especially rabbits) to bear (young); produce (offspring).
• burn — If there is a fire or a flame somewhere, you say that there is a fire or flame burning there.
• inflame — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
• flare up — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
• ignite — to set on fire; kindle.
• flame — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
• blaze — When a fire blazes, it burns strongly and brightly.
• fire — combustion
• light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
• set fire to — a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.
• start up — the act or fact of starting something; a setting in motion.
• touch off — to put the hand, finger, etc., on or into contact with (something) to feel it: He touched the iron cautiously.