start a fire
Kindle some flames
To start a fire is to ignite combustible material—whether deliberately starting a fire in the fireplace or accidentally A cigarette started a fire in the warehouse.
The phrase extends to creating conflict or controversy: His comments started a fire on social media.
To start a fire under someone is to motivate them urgently.
- strike a matchIgnite by friction
- matchstickFriction-lit fire starter
- campfiresOutdoor fires for gatherings
- tinderboxFire-starting kit holder
- cookingPreparing food with heat
lighter · wood · gasoline · blowtorch · charcoal · bow drill · sawdust · natural gas · ceremonial use · heating · signaling · smoke signals · magnifying glass · paper · kerosene · bonfires · survival training · cremation
start a fireput out a fire
Halt active combustion
extinguish · snuff out · douse · smother · stamp out
start a firecool down
Reduce temperature or intensity
freeze · chill · refrigerate
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