Definition of Ignite in English :

Define Ignite in English

Ignite meaning in English

Meaning of Ignite in English

Pronunciation of Ignite in English

Ignite pronunciation in English

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Ignite

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Verb

1. ignite, light

cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Example Sentences:
'Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter'
'Light a cigarette'

2. catch fire, combust, conflagrate, erupt, ignite, take fire

start to burn or burst into flames

Example Sentences:
'Marsh gases ignited suddenly'
'The oily rags combusted spontaneously'

3. fire up, heat, ignite, inflame, stir up, wake

arouse or excite feelings and passions

Example Sentences:
'The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor'
'The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world'
'Wake old feelings of hatred'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Ignite

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verb
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

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Ignite

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verb transitiveWord forms: igˈnited or igˈniting
1. 
to set fire to; cause to burn
2. 
to heat to a great degree; make glow with heat
3. 
to arouse the feelings of; excite
verb intransitive
4. 
to catch on fire; start burning

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Ignite

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v. ig·nit·ed, ig·nit·ing, ig·nites
v.tr.
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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