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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ignite \Ig*nite"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ignited}; p. pr & vb n. {Igniting}.] [L. ignitus p. p. of ignire to ignite, fr ignis fire. See {Igneous}.] 1. To kindle or set on fire; as to ignite paper or wood. 2. (Chem.) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as to ignite iron or platinum. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Ignite \Ig*nite"\, v. i. To take fire; to begin to burn. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ignite v 1: cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "great heat will ignite paper"; "Light a cigarette" [syn: {light}] [ant: {extinguish}] 2: start to burn; "The gasoline erupted" [syn: {erupt}, {catch fire}, {take fire}] 3: 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" [syn: {inflame}, {stir up}, {heat}, {fire up}]
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