ignite
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verb \ig-ˈnīt\ig·nit·edig·nit·ing
Definition of IGNITE
transitive verb
1
: to subject to fire or intense heat; especially : to render luminous by heat
2
a : to set afire; also : kindle b : to cause (a fuel) to burn
3
intransitive verb
1
: to catch fire
2
: to begin to glow
— ig·nit·abil·i·ty \ig-ˌnī-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— ig·nit·able also ig·nit·ible \-ˈnī-tə-bəl\ adjective
— ig·nit·er also ig·ni·tor \-ˈnī-tər\ noun
See Examples of IGNITE
- The fire was ignited by sparks.
- The paper ignited on contact with sparks.
- a material that ignites easily
- Three wins in a row ignited the team.
- His proposal is igniting opposition.
Origin of IGNITE
Latin ignitus, past participle of ignire to ignite, from ignis
First Known Use: 1666
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