take fire

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Verb take fire has 1 sense

erupt, ignite, catch fire, take fire, combust, conflagrate - start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
--₁ is one way to change state, turn
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Term: Take Fire

Description:

The term "take fire" is a figurative expression that means to become excited or enthusiastic about something. It can also refer to catching on fire or to ignite literally.

Sample Sentences:

1. As a figurative expression:

After attending the concert, I really took fire for live music.
Her innovative ideas took fire among the team members, sparking a wave of creativity.
Once he explained the concept, it didn't take long for the audience to take fire with enthusiasm.

2. As a literal expression:

Be careful with that lighter, it can easily take fire.
The old wooden house took fire due to faulty wiring.
When the forest is extremely dry, a single spark can make it take fire.

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