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take fire
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Princeton's WordNet
erupt, ignite, catch fire, take fire, combust, conflagrateverb
start to burn or burst into flames
"Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
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take fire
To "take fire" generally refers to the act of burning or becoming ignited, either literally in reference to a physical object catching on fire, or figuratively in terms of an idea or movement gaining popularity and momentum. It can also refer to becoming the target or subject of criticism, attack, or scrutiny.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of take fire in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of take fire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of take fire in a Sentence
False is the idea of utility that sacrifices a thousand real advantages for one imaginary or trifling inconvenience; that would take fire from men because it burns, and water because one may drown in it; that has no remedy for evils except destruction.
Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned So he that goeth in to his neighbor's wife whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent.
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- tomar fuegoSpanish
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