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ignites

/ɪɡˈnaɪts/

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

Examples :

"The lighter ignites the gas stove. "
energy fuel action

Related Words

Illustration trigger

trigger noun

/ˈtɹɪɡə/ /ˈtɹɪɡɚ/

A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

"Just pull the trigger."

Illustration careless

careless adjective

/ˈkɛələs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/

Not concerned or worried (about).

"My sister was careless about her deadlines, often turning in assignments late. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration incombustible

incombustible noun

/ˌɪŋkəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

Any substance that is not flammable.

"The construction of the fireplace used incombustible such as brick and stone to prevent fires from spreading. "

Illustration platinum

platinum noun

/ˈplæt.nəm/

The chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt; a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, silverish-white transition metal of great value.

"My grandmother's wedding ring is made of platinum. "

Illustration campfire

campfire noun

/ˈkæmpfaɪər/

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

"We roasted marshmallows around the campfire and told spooky stories. "

Illustration commence

commence verb

/kəˈmɛns/

To begin, start.

"The meeting will commence at 10:00 AM. "

Illustration infusible

infusible adjective

/ɪnˈfjuːzɪbəl/ /ɪnˈfjuːzəbəl/

That cannot be fused; unmeltable.

"The ceramic crucible used in the high-temperature experiment was chosen specifically because it was made of an infusible material that wouldn't melt in the intense heat. "

Illustration substances

substances noun

/ˈsʌbstənsɪz/ /ˈsʌbstənzɪz/

Physical matter; material.

"The science class experimented with different substances to see how they reacted to heat. "

Illustration argument

argument noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My argument for staying late was that I needed extra time to finish my project. "

Illustration strongly

strongly adverb

/stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/

In a strong or powerful manner.

"In the third race, Renowned Blaze finished strongly to win, paying sixteen dollars."

Illustration lighter

lighter adjective

/ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/

Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.

"The room is light when the Sun shines through the window."