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ignite

Pronunciation: /ɪgˈnʌɪt/

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Definition of ignite

verb

catch fire or cause to catch fire: [no object]:furniture can give off lethal fumes when it ignites [with object]:he lit a cigarette which ignited the petrol fumes
[with object] arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation):the words ignited new fury in him