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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 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.

4. 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 /

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

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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.

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

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   To bring about or provoke suddenly; stir up. The news report ignited a controversy. American Heritage. More Verb Definitions (3) Synonyms: light. conflagrate. combust. catch-fire. take fire. erupt. fire-up. heat. wake.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordIGNITE - 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.

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    When something ignites, it means that it begins to emit flames or undergoes rapid oxidation due to the application of heat, a spark, or another source of ignition. Ignition often involves the release of energy and the rapid chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent.

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    to begin to burn; catch fire; glow with heat. ignitable (ignitible) (adj.), ignitability (ignitibility) (n.) The meaning of ignite. Definition of ignite. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.