Combust and Take fire

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Combust verb - Start to burn or burst into flames.

Usage example: The oily rags combusted spontaneously

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Take fire is a synonym for combust. In some cases you can use "Take fire" instead a verb "Combust".

Take fire verb - Start to burn or burst into flames.

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Combust is a synonym for take fire. You can use "Combust" instead a verb phrase "Take fire".

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