Synonyms of catch fire

catch fire

phrase

as in succeed

to turn out as planned or desired

It is rare when a product catches fire with consumers and exceeds all expectations.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succeed
• go
• bear fruit
• click
• deliver the goods
• go over
• work out
• come off
• pan out
• deliver
• do the trick
• catch on
• go like clockwork
• flourish
• thrive
• cook
• prosper
• percolate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strike out
• collapse
• fail
• wash out
• founder
• miss
• fold
• bomb
• struggle
• flop
• decline
• slip
• languish
• flounder
• slump
• sink
• skid
• crumble
• flunk
• crash
• crater
• wane
• choke
• fall down
• go under
• flame out
• crack up
• misfire
• miscarry
• implode
• self-destruct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catch fire

The conflict appeared to expand to Egypt on Wednesday after drone strikes caused two natural gas vessels to catch fire in Egypt's Mediterranean port of Damietta. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Hybrid approach Electric vehicle batteries can overheat and catch fire; the safest modern packs must be completely submerged in non-conductive dielectric liquids. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

This warmth converts the phosphorus into white phosphorus, which begins to catch fire. — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026

Plastic is derived from petroleum and can warp, melt, release chemicals, or catch fire when exposed to heat. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026