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Often preceded by set: in or into flames; so as to be burned by fire.
- Thou wert the baite that Paris gave the dame, / Who in reward, ſet ſtately Troy aflame.
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Often preceded by set.; In or into a colour like that of a flame.figuratively
- The low sun had set aflame the numerous windows of a large building which turned slowly, demonstrating one huge chimney, then another, as the train clattered by.
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Often preceded by set.; In or into a state of great activity or emotion (anger, excitement, etc.).figuratively
- He who sent (If He sent) all those hearts aflame?
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With flames coming from it; burning, flaming, in flames, on fire.
- Workmen employed in the alcohol plant rushed out, their clothing aflames^([sic – meaning aflame]) and many groping their way, blinded by the fire.
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Having the colour of a flame.figuratively
- In autumn the trees are aflame with colour.
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In a state of great activity or emotion (anger, excitement, etc.).figuratively
- She said nothing and simply stared at him, eyes aflame.
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Synonym of inflame (“to set (something) on fire; (figurative) to intensify or kindle (a feeling, such as appetite or passion); to intensify or kindle a feeling in (someone)”).transitive
- So that we might serve God, / confirmed from above, / she [the Holy Spirit] tests us with fire / and aflames us with love.
- Through nights while great darkness, / I aflamed killed beasts' heads, […]
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Chiefly in the present participle: to be in flames or on fire; to blaze, to flare up.intransitive
- [A]s regards Prince Yusuf, when Ibn Ibrahim left him, he felt love-lowe aflaming in his heart, […]
- She "believeth all things" and always gives him the benefit of the doubt. She "hopeth all things" will work out well, and keepeth that hope aflameth in her heart. (Yes, I'm having fun with this.)