ignite

A verb used to indicate the act of setting something on fire or causing it to start burning; also used figuratively to mean arousing or exciting strong feelings.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по поджиганию чего-либо или вызыванию горения; также используется в переносном смысле для обозначения пробуждения или возбуждения сильных чувств.esVerbo que denota la acción de prender fuego a algo o hacer que arda; también se usa en sentido figurado para indicar el despertar o la excitación de emociones intensas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre le feu à quelque chose ou de provoquer la combustion ; également employé au sens figuré pour évoquer l'éveil ou la stimulation de sentiments forts.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass etwas in Brand gesetzt oder zum Brennen gebracht wird; im übertragenen Sinn auch für das Entfachen oder Hervorrufen starker Gefühle oder Interessen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de atear fogo ou provocar combustão em algo; também é usado em sentido figurado para despertar ou excitar sentimentos intensos.zh动词，指点燃某物使其燃烧；也用于比喻义，表示激起或唤起强烈的感情或情绪。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إشعال شيء ما أو إحداث الاحتراق فيه؛ ويُستعمل أيضاً مجازاً للدلالة على إيقاظ المشاعر أو إثارتها بقوة.

1. Set on fire B2 formal

   To cause something to start burning by applying heat or a flame.

   • The spark ignited the dry leaves instantly.
   • He used a match to ignite the campfire.
   • The gas leak ignited, causing a massive explosion.

   ruЗажечьesPrender fuegofrEnflammerdeAnzündenptAtear fogozh点燃arأشعل النار

   Synonyme: fireinflamekindlelightset ablazeset on firetorch

   Antonyme: douseextinguishquenchsmother

2. Burst into flames B2 formal

   To begin to burn or catch fire.

   • The fuel ignited upon contact with the hot engine.
   • The paper ignited quickly in the intense heat.
   • The chemical mixture ignited spontaneously.

   ruВоспламенитьсяesprender fuego, incendiarsefrPrendre feudeIn Flammen aufgehenptIncendiar-sezh燃烧起来arاشتعل

   Synonyme: burncatch fireflare upkindletake fire

   Antonyme: douseextinguishquenchsmotherstifle

3. Arouse emotions C1 formal

   To stir up or excite strong feelings, passions, or reactions.

   • His speech ignited a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd.
   • The controversial article ignited a heated debate.
   • Her passion for justice ignited a movement for change.

   ruПробуждать эмоцииesEncender (emociones)frenflammer (les passions)deEmotionen entfachenptDespertar emoçõeszh激起情感arإثارة المشاعر

   Synonyme: arouseevokeexcitefireinciteinflamekindleprovokerousesparkstimulatestir uptrigger

   Antonyme: appeasecalmpacifyquellsoothesubdue

• ignited past participle
• ignited past simple
• igniting present participle
• ignites third person singular