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English to English verb
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cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat |  | Example: Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
Light a cigarette
source: wordnet30
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start to burn or burst into flames | | Example: Marsh gases ignited suddenly
The oily rags combusted spontaneously
source: wordnet30
| 3 |
arouse or excite feelings and passions | | Example: The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor
The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world
Wake old feelings of hatred
source: wordnet30
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To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood. | | source: webster1913
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To take fire; to begin to burn. | | source: webster1913
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