ignite

ignite
ig|nite [ ıg`naıt ] verb
1. ) transitive FORMAL to make something start to burn:
The fire was ignited by a spark from an electrical fault.
a ) intransitive to start to burn:
In the end, the rocket's engines failed to ignite.
2. ) transitive to start a war or argument: SPARK:
At least this episode has ignited a lively debate on the issues.
His speech ignited racial tension in the area.
3. ) transitive FORMAL to start a particular feeling in someone: SPARK:
His teaching ignited my interest in Russian literature.
4. ) intransitive or transitive MAINLY JOURNALISM to make something exciting, or to become exciting:
They hope the star's presence will ignite their campaign.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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