Definition of Conflagrate

Verb: conflagrate

  1. Cause to start burning
    "The setting sun conflagrated the sky with oranges and reds";
    - kindle, enkindle, inflame
     
  2. Start to burn or burst into flames
    "Marsh gases conflagrated suddenly";
    - erupt, ignite, catch fire, take fire, combust

See also:
conflagrant
conflagration