ignite

//ɪɡˈnaɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

igniteInfinitive
ignitePresent tense
ignitedPast tense
ignitedPast participle
ignitingPresent participle
ignitesThird-person singular
1

To catch fire or cause something to catch fire and begin burning.

The dry leaves ignited quickly when the match was dropped.

2

To arouse or inspire strong feelings, passion, or interest in someone.

Her speech ignited a passion for social justice in the students.

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