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set fire to

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set fire to someone or something

 and set someone or something on fire

to ignite someone or something; to put someone or something to flames. The thief set fire to the building. The poor man accidentally set himself on fire.

See also: fire, set

set fire to

To cause to ignite and burn.

See also: fire, set