Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

set alight

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.00 in modern English

Syllables: set a-light
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To cause (something) to begin to burn.

Transitive verb

verb

To arouse passion in (someone); to excite.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"Each chapel had its saintly shrine, hung around with offerings; its picture above the altar, although closely veiled, if by any painter of renown; and its hallowed tapers, burning continually, to set alight the devotion of the worshippers."

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

sets alight (present, singular) setting alight (participle, present)

Synonyms

ignite kindle aflame alight conflagrate fire fire up inflame enkindle light light up set ablaze

Questions

What does set alight mean?: To cause (something) to begin to burn.

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