ignite
//ɪɡˈnaɪt//
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.