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Dictionary definition for: Ignite

1. (v) cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter" "Light a cigarette"

2. (v) start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly" "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"

3. (v) arouse or excite feelings and passions; "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"

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