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ignite
(/I/g'n/aI/t )

verb (v)

  • cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat(verb.weather)
    Example:
    Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter.
    source: wordnet30
  • start to burn or burst into flames(verb.weather)
    Example:
    Marsh gases ignited suddenly.
    source: wordnet30
  • arouse or excite feelings and passions(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor.
    source: wordnet30
  • To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To take fire; to begin to burn.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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