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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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   Learn the meaning of ignite, a verb that means to set afire, to cause something to burn, or to excite or spark something. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of ignite.

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   Ignited is the past tense and past participle of ignite, which means to start burning or explode, or to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to begin. See how to use ignited in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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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.

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   verb (used without object) , ig·nit·ed, ig·nit·ing. to take fire; begin to burn. ignite. / ɪɡˈnaɪt / verb. to catch fire or set fire to; burn or cause to burn. tr chem to heat strongly. tr to stimulate or provoke. the case has ignited a nationwide debate. Discover More. Derived Forms. igˈnitable, adjective. igˌnitaˈbility, noun. Discover More.

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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, see synonyms and examples, and hear the pronunciation.

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

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   Learn the meaning of ignite, a verb that means to start burning or exploding, or to cause strong feelings. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word frequency of ignite.

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

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   Ignite is a verb that means to start heat or a flame. Trying to ignite a match inside a dark fireworks factory is a really bad idea — one that can get you blown sky high. The literal definition of ignite is to cause something to catch fire or burn.