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Ignite

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Ignite"

verb

1
To set fire to (something), to light (something)
2
To spark off (something), to trigger
3
To commence burning.
4
To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
"to ignite iron or platinum"

🔄 Synonyms of "Ignite"

8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
lightnoun	(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
heatnoun	(uncountable) Thermal energy.
eruptverb	(intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
stir upverb	(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).
catch fireverb	(figurative) To become very popular or widespread; to take off.
inflameverb	(transitive, figuratively) To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.
fire upverb	(transitive, computing, informal) To launch; to run.
take fireverb	(idiomatic) To be subjected to enemy attack with firearms; to be under fire.

↔️ Antonyms of "Ignite"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
obliterateverb	(transitive) To destroy (someone or something) completely, leaving no trace; to annihilate, to wipe out.
extinguishverb	(transitive) To stop (fire, etc.) from burning; also, to stop (light, etc.) from shining; to put out, to quench.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ignite"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
take fireverb	(idiomatic) To be subjected to enemy attack with firearms; to be under fire.
catch fireverb	(figurative) To become very popular or widespread; to take off.
inflameverb	(transitive, figuratively) To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.
fire upverb	(transitive, computing, informal) To launch; to run.
heatverb	(uncountable) Thermal energy.
eruptverb	(intransitive) To eject something violently (such as lava or water, as from a volcano or geyser).
lightverb	(physics, uncountable) Electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range visible to the human eye (about 400–750 nanometers): visible light.
stir upverb	(transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).
kindleverb	(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
burningnoun	On fire.
burnverb	A physical injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, radiation or caustic chemicals.
flareverb	(transitive) To cause to burn; in particular, to burn off excess gas.
sparkverb	A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
light upverb	(transitive) To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
illuminateverb	(transitive, figurative) To clarify or make something understandable.
fireverb	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
engulfverb	(transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
flashverb	(transitive) To cause to shine briefly or intermittently.
fuelverb	(transitive) To exacerbate, to cause to grow or become greater.
detonateverb	(intransitive) To explode, blow up