ignite

Words with a similar base: ignite

'ignite'

[ignite.v.01] as in: cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Examples:
Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter
Light a cigarette

'ignite'

[erupt.v.03] as in: start to burn or burst into flames

Examples:
Marsh gases ignited suddenly
The oily rags combusted spontaneously

'ignite'

[inflame.v.04] as in: arouse or excite feelings and passions

Examples:
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

Origins

					ignite (English)
└── ignitus (Latin)

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