The difference between Inspire and Set on fire

When used as verbs, inspire means to infuse into the mind, whereas set on fire means to cause to begin to burn.

check bellow for the other definitions of Inspire and Set on fire

  1. Inspire as a verb (transitive):

    To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

  2. Inspire as a verb (transitive):

    To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.

    Examples:

    "Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue."

  3. Inspire as a verb (intransitive):

    To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.

  4. Inspire as a verb:

    To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.

  5. Inspire as a verb (archaic, transitive):

    To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

  6. Inspire as a verb (transitive):

    To spread rumour indirectly.

  1. Set on fire as a verb (transitive):

    To cause to begin to burn.

  2. Set on fire as a verb (figuratively, transitive):

    To arouse passionate feelings in.

    Examples:

    "You set my heart on fire."

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