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Definition of Ignite
1. Verb. Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat. "Light a cigarette"
Causes: Burn, Combust
Specialized synonyms: Fire Up, Light, Light Up, Reignite, Conflagrate, Enkindle, Inflame, Kindle, Light Up, Flare Up
Generic synonyms: Burn, Combust
Antonyms: Extinguish
Derivative terms: Ignitable, Igniter, Igniter, Ignitible, Ignition, Ignition, Ignitor, Ignitor, Light, Lighter, Lighter
2. Verb. Start to burn or burst into flames. "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
Generic synonyms: Change State, Turn
Specialized synonyms: Blow Out, Catch, Light Up
Related verbs: Burn, Combust
Derivative terms: Combustible, Combustive, Ignitable, Ignitible, Ignition
3. Verb. Arouse or excite feelings and passions. "Wake old feelings of hatred"
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Elicit, Enkindle, Evoke, Fire, Kindle, Provoke, Raise
Specialized synonyms: Ferment
Derivative terms: Heat, Inflaming, Inflammation, Inflammatory
Definition of Ignite
1. v. t. To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.
2. v. i. To take fire; to begin to burn.
Definition of Ignite
1. Verb. (transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something) ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) to spark off (something), to enthuse ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) to commence burning. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ignite
1. to set on fire [v -NITED, -NITING, -NITES]
Medical Definition of Ignite
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1. To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Ignite
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