Pronunciations (2)
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/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
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ɪɡˈnaɪt
Verb
To set fire to (something), to light (something)
Usage- Transitive
To spark off (something), to trigger
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ignite curiosity
ignite someone's interest
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Their blend of concert harp, vibes, bass and Latin percussion ignited much of the audience.
Our observations on the way up had been mixed but the deep, crisp cold of the Peruvian night followed by a crystal clear dawn re-ignited our enthusiasm and sent us scampering across the frozen snow bowl […]
To commence burning.
Usage- Intransitive
To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
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to ignite iron or platinum
Verb
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
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Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
Light a cigarette
start to burn or burst into flames
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Marsh gases ignited suddenly
The oily rags combusted spontaneously
arouse or excite feelings and passions
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The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
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Wake old feelings of hatred
start or maintain a fire in
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fire the furnace