verb🔗ShareTo set fire to (something), to light (something)"The lighter ignites the gas stove. "energyfuelactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo spark off (something), to trigger"A careless comment ignites an argument between the friends. "actionprocessenergyeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo commence burning."The match ignites the campfire. "energyphysicsprocessfuelChat 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"energyphysicschemistrymaterialsubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading