verb
conflagrate
Conflagrate (verb) means to start burning.
verb
1
To start burning.
2
To make something start burning.
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Etymology
First attested in 1657; borrowed from Latin cōnflāgrātus, perfect passive participial of cōnflāgrō (“to be consumed by fire; (rare) to set aflame”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of conflagrate?
"conflagrate" (verb) means to start burning.
What is another word for conflagrate?
Other words for "conflagrate" include ignite, erupt, combust, kindle, inflame, enkindle.
What are the different meanings of conflagrate?
"conflagrate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To start burning; 2. To make something start burning.
