 ignite |
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| 1. | [ verb ] cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat | |
| Synonyms: | light | |
| Examples: | "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter." "Light a cigarette." |
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| Related terms: | extinguish burn light_up flare_up kindle kindle reignite light_up ignition ignition lighter igniter burn | |
| 2. | [ verb ] start to burn or burst into flames | |
| Synonyms: | catch_fire erupt conflagrate combust take_fire | |
| Examples: | "Marsh gases ignited suddenly" "The oily rags combusted spontaneously" |
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| Related terms: | change_state light_up catch blow_out burn ignition | |
| 3. | [ verb ] arouse or excite feelings and passions | |
| Synonyms: | stir_up fire_up heat wake inflame | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | arouse ferment heat | |
| Similar spelling: |
igniter ignited Iguanidae ignitible ignitable iguanid ignitor ignition |
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