ignite

/ɪɡnˈa‍ɪt/

/ˌɪɡˈnaɪt/

to ignite

MAIN VERB

to cause something to catch fire

synonyms : light

antonyms : snuff out

arouse or excite feelings and passions

synonyms : fire up

start to burn or burst into flames

synonyms : catch fire

start or maintain a fire in

synonyms : fire

Examples

1. In a typical gasoline engine, a spark plug ignites the fuel and air mixture inside the cylinder.

2. The advent of lithium ion batteries and electric propulsion technologies is igniting a revolution in transportation.

3. The assassination ignited ethnic tensions between the majority, Hutu and the minority, Tutsi tribes.

4. The war of the Trumps has ignited a battle of the tabloids.