ignite
Translation
to ignite, to light, to set fire to
Examples
A spark can ignite dry grass.
A spark can ignite dry grass.
The fuel ignited immediately.
The fuel ignited immediately.
His speech ignited a heated debate.
His speech ignited a heated debate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to set (sth.) on fire. A spark can ignite dry grass.
(intransitive) to catch fire. The fuel ignited immediately.
((sth.)) to cause (sth.) to start. His speech ignited a heated debate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: light, set fire to, kindle; Antonyms: extinguish, put out
Etymology
From Latin 'ignis' meaning 'fire'. It refers to the act of setting something on fire.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'ignition' in a car, which is the system that 'ignites' the fuel to start the engine.