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ignite

/ɪɡ'naɪt/

Synonyms of ignite Antonyms of ignite Examples of ignite Usage of ignite Parts of ignite Definition that contains ignite Words sounding like ignite Explanation of ignite

verb
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
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"Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"

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light

Opposite:

extinguish

type of:
burn combust
verb
start to burn or burst into flames
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"Marsh gases ignited suddenly"

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catch fire combust conflagrate erupt take fire

type of:
change state turn
verb
start or maintain a fire in
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fire light
verb
arouse or excite feelings and passions
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"The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"

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fire up heat inflame stir up wake

type of:
elicit raise provoke kindle fire arouse evoke enkindle

Antonyms of ignite