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

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   When you ignite something or when it ignites, it starts burning or explodes. The bombs ignited a fire which destroyed some 60 houses. American English : ignite / ɪgˈnaɪt /

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

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

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

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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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-superentryIGNITE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   When you ignite something or when it ignites, it starts burning or explodes. 2. If something or someone ignites your feelings, they cause you to have very strong feelings about something.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › igniteignite | meaning of ignite in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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

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 › us › dictionaryIGNITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionignite verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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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.

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

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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.