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Meaning of Ignite
To set something on fire or cause a strong feeling or reaction to start.
Definitions
- To cause something to start burning or to set fire to something
- * To cause a strong feeling, such as excitement, anger, or enthusiasm, to start or increase
- * To start a process or reaction
Etymology of Ignite
The word "ignite" comes from the Latin "ignis," meaning fire, and the suffix "-ite," which forms a verb
Historically, the word has been used since the 17th century to describe the act of setting something on fire
Over time, its meaning has expanded to include figurative uses, such as igniting emotions or reactions
Example Uses
- The match was used to ignite the candles
- * Her passionate speech ignited the crowd's enthusiasm
- * The discovery of the new species ignited a heated debate among scientists
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
extinguish
quench
dampen
suppress
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smother
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quash
calm
soothe
placate
appease
tranquilize
pacify
mollify
alleviate
mitigate
lessen
reduce
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diminish