verb🔗ShareTo set fire to (something), to light (something)"The match ignited the paper, causing a small flame. "energyactionprocessfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spark off (something), to trigger"The teacher's inspiring lecture ignited a passion for science in the students. "actioneventprocessenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo commence burning."The camper ignited the dry leaves to start a campfire. "energyphysicsscienceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances."to ignite iron or platinum"energyphysicschemistrysciencematerialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading