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set aflame

/set əˈfleɪm/

Tradução: Fazer algo pegar fogo e arder; atear fogo. Também pode ser usado em sentido figurado para indicar despertar ou inflamar emoções intensas.

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/set əˈfleɪm/B2formal
  • ptFazer algo pegar fogo e arder; atear fogo. Também pode ser usado em sentido figurado para indicar despertar ou inflamar emoções intensas.

To cause something to catch fire and burn; to ignite. Can also be used figuratively to mean to excite or inflame strong emotions.

  1. Ignite or cause to burnB2formal

    To cause something to catch fire and burn.

    ptIncendiar

    • The arsonist set the building aflame.
    • A spark from the campfire set the dry leaves aflame.
    • The explosion set the entire warehouse aflame.

  2. Arouse strong emotionC1informal

    To cause someone to become very passionate, angry, or excited.

    ptInflamar

    • His speech set the crowd aflame with patriotism.
    • The scandal set the media aflame with speculation.
    • Her words set his heart aflame with love.