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to ignite
01
accendere, prendere fuoco
to cause something to catch fire
Transitive: to ignite sth
Example
Sparks from the engine ignited the dry grass, starting a wildfire.
The match ignited the tinder, starting the campfire.
Chemical reactions can ignite flammable materials, leading to fires.
02
accendere, scatenare
to spark or intensify a feeling or situation
Transitive: to ignite an emotion or reaction
03
accendersi, innescare
to catch fire or to begin burning spontaneously
Intransitive
Example
The dry leaves began to ignite as the sun 's rays intensified.
Once the temperature rose sufficiently, the fuel started to ignite.
The fuel source was so volatile that it could easily ignite in the heat.
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Sparks from the engine ignited the dry grass, starting a wildfire.
The match ignited the tinder, starting the campfire.
Chemical reactions can ignite flammable materials, leading to fires.
She ignited the fireworks with a sparkler, lighting up the night sky.
He ignited the gas stove with a flick of the lighter.
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