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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIGNITE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Ignite means to start burning or explode, or to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to begin. Learn more about the verb ignite, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     IGNITE meaning: 1. to (cause to) start burning or explode:...

   • Znaczenie Ignite, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ignite definicja: 1. to (cause to) start burning or explode:...

   • Ignite: Thai Translation

     IGNITE translate: ติดไฟ. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Ignite: French Translation

     IGNITE translate: prendre feu, s’enflammer, mettre (le) feu,...

   • Ignite: Russian Translation

     IGNITE translate: зажигать, загораться , разжигать,...

   • Ignite: Arabic Translation

     IGNITE translate: يُشْعِل. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Ignite: Korean Translation

     ignite translate: 불이 붙다, 불을 붙이다. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Ignite: Catalan Translation

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › igniteIgnite Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb ignite, which means to set afire, to cause to burn, or to excite. See also related words and phrases containing ignite.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIGNITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Ignite means to start burning or explode, or to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to begin. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with examples and synonyms, from the Cambridge Dictionary.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › igniteIgnite - definition of ignite by The Free Dictionary

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   Ignite means to cause to burn, to set fire to, or to arouse or excite. See the verb forms, synonyms, and usage examples from various dictionaries and sources.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › igniteIGNITE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Ignite means to set on fire, kindle, or stimulate. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of ignite, and see how it is used in sentences from various sources.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › igniteIgnite - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of ignite – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Ignite means to start to burn or make something start to burn, or to start an argument or fight. See how to use this verb in different contexts and languages with translations.