The difference between Inflame and Set alight

When used as verbs, inflame means to set on fire, whereas set alight means to cause to begin to burn.


check bellow for the other definitions of Inflame and Set alight

  1. Inflame as a verb (transitive):

    To set on fire; to kindle; to cause to burn, flame, or glow.

  2. Inflame as a verb (transitive, figuratively):

    To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.

    Examples:

    "to inflame desire"

  3. Inflame as a verb (transitive):

    To provoke (a person) to anger or rage; to exasperate; to irritate; to incense; to enrage.

  4. Inflame as a verb (transitive):

    To put in a state of inflammation; to produce morbid heat, congestion, or swelling, of.

    Examples:

    "to inflame the eyes by overwork"

  5. Inflame as a verb:

    To exaggerate; to enlarge upon.

  6. Inflame as a verb (intransitive):

    To grow morbidly hot, congested, or painful; to become angry or incensed.

  1. Set alight as a verb:

    To cause to begin to burn.

  2. Set alight as a verb (figuratively):

    To excite, to arouse passion in