ignite

🇬🇧 UK/igˈnait/🇺🇸 US/ig'nait/

IELTSTOEFLGREC2

Definitions

v.

To set fire to something; to begin burning; to trigger or spark off a reaction or event.

点燃；着火；激发，引发

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

ignroot

+

iteto make, having

=ignite

Common Collocations

1.ignite passion激发热情
2.ignite controversy引发争议
3.ignite a fire点燃火焰

Example Sentences

1.
The speech ignited passionate debate about social reform across the nation.
2.
A single spark can ignite a massive forest fire during dry season.

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