ignite

ignite
[[t]ɪgna͟ɪt[/t]]
ignites, igniting, ignited
1) V-ERG When you ignite something or when it ignites, it starts burning or explodes.

[V n] The bombs ignited a fire which destroyed some 60 houses...

The blasts were caused by pockets of methane gas that ignited.

2) VERB If something or someone ignites your feelings, they cause you to have very strong feelings about something. [LITERARY]

[V n] There was one teacher who really ignited my interest in words...

[V n] The recent fighting in the area could ignite regional passions far beyond the borders.


English dictionary. 2008.

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