Meaning of ignite

Definition of ignite

(verb) cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"
start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"
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"
start or maintain a fire in; "fire the furnace"

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