ignite

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

verb 4

Collocations

(verb.)

ADV

spontaneously

Dry leaves can ignite spontaneously when the temperature rises above a certain level.

VERB + IGNITE

fail to

The old engine failed to ignite when we tried to start the car this morning.

Definitions

verb

to set fire to (something), to light (something)

to spark off (something), to trigger

ignite curiosity

ignite someone's interest

to commence burning.

To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

to ignite iron or platinum

Thesaurus

Synonyms

verb — start or maintain a fire in

verb — arouse or excite feelings and passions

verb — cause to start burning

light

verb — start to burn or burst into flames

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

ignite curiosity

Wiktionary

ignite someone's interest

Wiktionary

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 bo

Wiktionary

I ignite the stove.

Tatoeba · #6759701

Sometimes, I think the president is just trying to ignite a controversy when he gives a speech.

Tatoeba · #7746210

What you wish to ignite in another must burn inside you.

Tatoeba · #7891537

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