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ignite

 

[ ษชษกหˆnaษชt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

fire

to set something on fire; to catch fire

Synonyms

inflame, kindle, light

Examples of usage

  • The match ignited the gasoline.
  • The dry leaves ignited easily in the hot sun.
Context #2 | Verb

start

to start or provoke something

Synonyms

spark, stimulate, trigger

Examples of usage

  • His speech ignited a heated debate among the audience.
  • The new policy ignited protests across the country.
Context #3 | Noun

passion

a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement

Synonyms

impetus, spark, stimulus

Examples of usage

  • Her speech was an ignite of inspiration for the team.
  • The event was an ignite for change in the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "ignite" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acender

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช entzรผnden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyalakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะฐะปัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapalic

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‚น็ซใ™ใ‚‹ (tenka suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enflammer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encender

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ateลŸlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค (jeomhwahada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดุนู„ (yushril)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zapรกlit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zapaฤพovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚น็‡ƒ (diวŽnrรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vลพgati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kveikja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑั‚ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒแƒœแƒ—แƒ (aanto)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yandฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encender

Etymology

The word 'ignite' comes from the Latin word 'ignitus', which means 'set on fire'. The concept of ignition has been essential to human civilization for centuries, allowing us to harness the power of fire for warmth, cooking, and industry. The ability to ignite materials has played a crucial role in the advancement of technology and the development of societies.

See also: ignitable, igniter, ignition, ignitions, ignitor, lignite, reignite.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,213, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.