Associations to the word «Ignite»

IGNITE, verb. (transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)

IGNITE, verb. (transitive) to spark off (something), to enthuse

IGNITE, verb. (intransitive) to commence burning.

IGNITE, verb. (chemistry) (transitive) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

IGNITE, verb. Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette".

IGNITE, verb. Start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously".

IGNITE, verb. Arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred".