Associations to the word «Ignite»

Wiktionary

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.

Dictionary definition

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".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley