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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

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2. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   1. to catch fire or set fire to; burn or cause to burn. 2. (Chemistry) ( tr) chem to heat strongly. 3. ( tr) to stimulate or provoke: the case has ignited a nationwide debate. [C17: from Latin ignīre to set alight, from ignis fire] igˈnitable, igˈnitible adj. igˌnitaˈbility, igˌnitiˈbility n.

8. 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 /

9. 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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › igniteIgnite Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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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.

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

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    IGNITE definition: 1. to start to burn or make something start to burn: 2. to start an argument or fight. Learn more.