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Ignite

Ih-GNYT

/ˌɪˈɡnaɪt/

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ignite

Dictionary meaning

Arouse or excite feelings and passions.

Examples

  • The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor.
  • Marsh gases ignited suddenly.

Synonyms: wake

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