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   Ig·nite

   /iɡˈnīt/

   

   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 › us › dictionaryIGNITE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to start burning, or to cause something to start burning: [ T ] The forest fire began when a spark from a campfire ignited some dry grass nearby. [ T ] fig. to ignite a controversy. (Definition of ignite from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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

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   ignite. to start to burn; to make something start to burn. Gas ignites very easily. (figurative) Tempers ignited when the whole family spent Christmas together. ignite something Flames melted a lead pipe and ignited leaking gas. (figurative) His words ignited their anger.

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

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   ignite. [intransitive, transitive] to start to burn; to make something start to burn Gas ignites very easily. ignite something Flames melted a lead pipe and ignited leaking gas. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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

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   IPA guide. 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.

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

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   2 days ago · 1. to catch fire or set fire to; burn or cause to burn. 2. (transitive) chemistry. to heat strongly. 3. (transitive) to stimulate or provoke. the case has ignited a nationwide debate. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   Ignite definition, to set on fire; kindle. See more.

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

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   verb. formal uk / ɪɡˈnaɪt / us. ignite verb (BURN) Add to word list. to start to burn or make something start to burn: A spark ignited the fumes. ignite verb (FIGHT) to start an argument or fight. (Definition of ignite from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of ignite. in Chinese (Traditional)