English dictionary
ignite
verbPronunciation
ɪɡˈnaɪt
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- start or maintain a fire in
verb
- arouse or excite feelings and passions
verb
- cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
verb
- start to burn or burst into flames
Example sentences
fire the furnace
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
Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
Light a cigarette
Marsh gases ignited suddenly
The oily rags combusted spontaneously