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   ignite

   /ɪɡˈnʌɪt/

   verb

   • 1. catch fire or cause to catch fire: "furniture can give off lethal fumes when it ignites" Similar catch firecatchburst into flamesbe set offeruptexplodeburn upburnflame uprare:kindlelightset fire toset on fireset alightset burningfirekindleinflametouch offinformal:set/put a match toOpposite go outextinguish
   • ▪ arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation): "the words ignited new fury in him" Similar arousekindletriggersparkinstigateexciteprovokefomentagitatestimulatestir upwork upwhip upincitefuelanimateOpposite dampen

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘make intensely hot’): from Latin ignire ‘set on fire’, from ignis ‘fire’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ignitability noun
   • 2. ignitable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   IGNITE definition: 1. to (cause to) start burning or explode: 2. to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of IGNITE is to set afire; also : kindle. How to use ignite in a sentence.

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   Ignite definition: to set on fire; kindle.. See examples of IGNITE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIGNITE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   [VERB noun] The blasts were caused by pockets of methane gas that ignited. [VERB] Synonyms: set fire to, light, set alight, torch More Synonyms of ignite. 2.verb. If something or someone ignites your feelings, they cause you to have very strong feelings about something. [literary] There was one teacher who really ignited my interest in words.

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   The literal definition of ignite is to cause something to catch fire or burn. Dousing a house in gasoline and putting a lit match to the front door will surely cause the home to ignite. In its more figurative sense, ignite means to inspire intense feelings.

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   1. a. To cause to burn: The spark plug ignites the fuel. b. To set fire to: faulty wiring ignited the attic. 2. a. To arouse the passions of; excite: The insults ignited my anger. b. To bring about or provoke suddenly; stir up: The news report ignited a controversy. v.intr. To begin to burn: had trouble getting the wet tinder to ignite.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishIGNITE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   IGNITE definition: 1. to start to burn or make something start to burn: 2. to start an argument or fight. Learn more.

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    ignite meaning, definition, what is ignite: to start burning, or to make something s...: Learn more.

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    Definition of ignite verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.