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- pronunciation:
- ihg
naIt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
ignites, igniting, ignited |
| definition 1: |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire; kindle.
He ignited the charcoal with his lighter.- antonyms:
- extinguish
- similar words:
- burn, flame, inflame, kindle, light
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| definition 2: |
to subject to intense heat; cause to glow with heat.
The fire in the building ignited the metal roof. |
| definition 3: |
to stir up the emotions of; excite.
The electrifying speech ignited the crowd.- antonyms:
- dampen
- similar words:
- agitate, excite, heat, inflame, kindle
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| definition 4: |
to cause to begin or emerge suddenly.
This absurd accusation ignited her anger.The new research findings ignited a controversy.This book ignited in him a lifelong interest in plants.- similar words:
- kindle, start
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| related words: |
activate, arm, fan, start |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to begin to burn; catch fire; glow with heat.
- similar words:
- catch, fire, kindle, light, strike
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| related words: |
burn, flame |
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| derivations: |
ignitable (ignitible) (adj.), ignitability (ignitibility) (n.) |
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