catch fire

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Synonyms: watch fire, batch file, catches fire, catch line, watchfire, witch fire

Antonyms: watch fire, batch file, catches fire, catch line, watchfire, witch fire

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic}} To [[become]] [[engulfed]] in [[flame]]s, to [[go up in flames]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} To become very popular or widespread; to [[take off]].
3. {{lb|en|figurative}} To be [[inspired]] by [[passion]] or [[zeal]].

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