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ignite

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ignite /ɪgˈnaɪt/ verb
ignites; ignited; igniting
ignite
/ɪgˈnaɪt/
verb
ignites; ignited; igniting
Learner's definition of IGNITE
[+ object] : to set (something) on fire : to cause (something) to burn : light点燃;使燃烧
[no object] : to begin burning : to catch fire起火;着火
[+ object]
: to give life or energy to (someone or something)激发;激起
: to cause the sudden occurrence of (something)引起;引发

— ignitable

/ɪgˈnaɪtəbəl/ adjective
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 11118 COCA: 7393

ignite

verb

ig·​nite ig-ˈnīt How to pronounce ignite (audio)
ignited; igniting

transitive verb

1
a
: to set afire
also : kindle
b
: to cause (a fuel) to burn
2
: to subject to fire or intense heat
especially : to render luminous by heat
3
a
: to heat up : excite
oppression that ignited the hatred of the people
b
: to set in motion : spark
ignite a debate

intransitive verb

1
: to catch fire
2
: to begin to glow
ignitability noun
ignitable adjective
or less commonly ignitible
igniter noun
or less commonly ignitor

Example Sentences

The fire was ignited by sparks. The paper ignited on contact with sparks. a material that ignites easily Three wins in a row ignited the team. His proposal is igniting opposition.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin ignitus, past participle of ignire to ignite, from ignis

First Known Use

1666, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of ignite was in 1666
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 11118 COCA: 7393
ignite

verb

ADVERB | VERB + IGNITE ADVERBspontaneously自燃The burning foam generates such heat that other items ignite spontaneously.燃燒的泡沫材料產生很高的熱量,致使其他物品發生自燃。instantly, suddenly即刻/突然燃燒easily容易點燃an explosive that is easily ignited容易點燃的爆炸物VERB + IGNITEfail to無法點燃The gunpowder sometimes fails to ignite.火藥有時候點不着。

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