Ignite

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

Definitions of ignite

noun a spark or flame that sets something on fire

Example Sentences

A1 Fire needs oxygen to ignite.

A2 The match sparked and caused an ignite.

B1 The bonfire's ignite lit up the night sky.

B2 The fireworks display was a spectacular ignite.

C1 The political speech served as an ignite for social change.

C2 The artist's performance was an ignite of emotions in the audience.

verb to set on fire; to cause to burn

Example Sentences

A1 The match can ignite the fire.

A2 She used a lighter to ignite the candle.

B1 The spark from the electrical wire ignited the gas leak.

B2 His passionate speech ignited a sense of rebellion in the crowd.

C1 The artist's new exhibit ignited a debate about modern art.

C2 The groundbreaking research ignited a wave of excitement in the scientific community.

Examples of ignite in a Sentence

formal The spark from the match will ignite the gas stove.

informal I accidentally ignited the fireworks before everyone arrived.

slang She knows how to ignite the dance floor with her moves.

figurative His passionate speech ignited a fire in the hearts of the audience.

Grammatical Forms of ignite

• past tense: ignited
• plural: ignites
• comparative: more ignited
• superlative: most ignited
• present tense: ignites
• future tense: will ignite
• perfect tense: has ignited
• continuous tense: is igniting
• singular: ignites
• positive degree: ignite
• infinitive: ignite
• gerund: igniting
• participle: ignited

Origin and Evolution of ignite

First Known Use: 1666 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ignite' originated from the Latin word 'ignitus', which means 'set on fire'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ignite' has retained its original meaning of setting something on fire, but it is now commonly used in a broader sense to describe the act of starting or causing something to happen, especially in a figurative sense.