ignite
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ignites;
ignited;
igniting
ignites;
ignited;
igniting
Britannica Dictionary definition of IGNITE
1
a
[+ object]
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to set (something) on fire
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to cause (something) to burn
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light
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ignite a bonfire
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The fire was ignited by sparks.
b
[no object]
:
to begin burning
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to catch fire
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The paper ignited on contact with sparks.
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a material that ignites easily
2
[+ object]
a
:
to give life or energy to (someone or something)
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Three wins in a row ignited the team.
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The story ignited [=fired] her imagination.
b
:
to cause the sudden occurrence of (something)
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Her comments have ignited [=sparked] a controversy.
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His proposal is igniting opposition.
— ignitable
/ɪgˈnaɪtəbəl/ adjective-
a material that is easily ignitable
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ignitable fuel
