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IGNITE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Ignite.

Ignite - as a verb

Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Example: "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
light
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
burncombust
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
extinguish

Start to burn or burst into flames

Example: "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
catch firecombustconflagrateerupttake fire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Arouse or excite feelings and passions

Example: "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fire upheatinflamestir upwake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Start or maintain a fire in

Example: "Fire the furnace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
firelight

Example Sentences

"He used a lighter to ignite the candle."
"The match failed to ignite the paper."
"His speech ignited a passion in the crowd."
"I poured gasoline on the fire to ignite it quickly."
"The spark plug helps ignite the fuel in the engine."
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Word Game Points

Is IGNITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ignite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

IGNITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is IGNITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ignite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
IGNITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is IGNITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ignite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
IGNITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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