ignite
/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
verb
- To cause something to catch fire or start burning.
- The mechanic used a spark to ignite the fuel in the engine.
- A lightning strike can easily ignite dry grass in the summer.
- Be careful not to ignite the gas fumes when lighting a match.
- To start or spark a strong feeling, reaction, or event.
- The speaker's passionate words ignited a sense of hope in the audience.
- Her speech ignited a lively debate among the students.
- The discovery of gold ignited a rush of settlers to the region.
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