ignite

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (something) to burn or explode, especially with a sudden, intense burst of flame.

  - "The fireworks were ignited at exactly 9 pm."
  - "The pilot ignited the rocket's engines for takeoff."

• Verb

  To make (something) more eager, enthusiastic, or determined.

  - "The speech ignited a sense of passion in the crowd."
  - "The competition ignited a fierce rivalry between the teams."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ignite
bite , hite , kite , light , nite , rite , sight , spite , write

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Variants

List of all variants of ignite that leads to same result
ignitabilities , ignitability , ignitable , ignite , ignited , igniter , igniters , ignites , ignitible , igniting , ignitor , ignitors , self-ignite , self-ignited , self-ignites , self-igniting , self-ignition , self-ignitions

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Etymology

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From Old French enganiter, from engan, entrap, ensnare; akin to engin 'device, contrivance'. Originally meaning 'to trap, ensnare, entangle, ensnare, or entrap', the meaning has evolved to 'to set alight, ignite'.

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Trivia

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1. Ignite is the name of a heavy metal band from Sweden.

2. The chemical symbol for Iodine is 'Ig' which is a homonym of 'Ignite'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ignition: The process of starting a fire or explosion by applying a source of heat, electric current, or mechanical force.

2. Igniter: A device used to ignite a fire or explosion.

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Culture

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Ignite has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of igniting a passion or desire. It is also commonly used in the context of igniting a fire or explosion. In art, ignite can refer to the use of fire as a medium or symbol. In music, there are several songs with the title 'Ignite'.

How to Memorize "ignite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a match being struck and the flame igniting.
   - Visualize a rocket engine igniting and lifting off.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ignite' with the image of a flame.
   - Associate the word 'ignite' with the sound of a firecracker exploding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ignite My Fire' to remember the definition 'To make (something) more eager, enthusiastic, or determined'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Ignite The Flame' to remember the definition 'To cause (something) to burn or explode, especially with a sudden, intense burst of flame'.

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