Befire

/bɪˈfaɪər/ verb

To set on fire, ignite, or inflame; possibly to light with fire or cause to burn.

From 'be-' prefix combined with 'fire'. 'Fire' comes from Old English 'fȳr', from Proto-Germanic '*fūr'. The prefix intensifies the action of setting something ablaze or becoming fiery.

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