7
ignite(verb, set, burn, kindle)
6
combust(verb, burn)
3
erupt
3
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2
blaze
2
burn(verb, kindle, ignite)
2
conflagrate
2
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2
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1
bellow
1
blow up
1
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1
catch
1
come apart
1
fire(verb, burn, kindle, inflame, ignite)
1
flame
1
flame up
1
flip
1
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1
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