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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.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 › english › igniteIGNITE | 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, igˈnitibleadj. igˌnitaˈbility, igˌnitiˈbilityn.

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 /