Definition & Meaning of "conflagrate"in English

to conflagrate

start to burn or burst into flames

to cause to burn intensely or destroy by fire

enkindle

ignite

inflame

kindle

light

Examples

The campers accidentally conflagrated the dry brush while trying to start a fire.

In the novel, the villain 's actions conflagrated the peaceful village, leaving it in ruins.

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