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verb
- 1. catch fire or cause to catch fire: "furniture can give off lethal fumes when it ignites" Similar Opposite
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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.
The meaning of IGNITE is to set afire; also : kindle. How to use ignite in a sentence.
When you ignite something or when it ignites, it starts burning or explodes. The bombs ignited a fire which destroyed some 60 houses. [VERB noun] The blasts were caused by pockets of methane gas that ignited. [VERB] If something or someone ignites your feelings, they cause you to have very strong feelings about something.
IGNITE meaning: 1. to (cause to) start burning or explode: 2. to cause a dangerous, excited, or angry situation to…. Learn more.
ignite - arouse or excite feelings and passions; "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"
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.
Definition of ignite verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. to start to burn; to make something start to burn. Gas ignites very easily. (figurative) Tempers ignited when the whole family spent Christmas together. ignite something Flames melted a lead pipe and ignited leaking gas. (figurative) His words ignited their anger.
IGNITE definition: 1. to start to burn or make something start to burn: 2. to start an argument or fight. Learn more.
A complete guide to the word "IGNITE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
When you ignite something or when it ignites, it starts burning or explodes. The bombs ignited a fire which destroyed some 60 houses. 3 senses: 1. to catch fire or set fire to; burn or cause to burn 2. chemistry to heat strongly 3. to stimulate or provoke....
