Ignite

Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat

Synonyms

Light

Type of

Burn

Combust

Antonyms

Extinguish

Examples

Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter

Start to burn or burst into flames

Verb group

Combust

Burn

Examples

Marsh gases ignited suddenly

Start or maintain a fire in

Synonyms

Fire

Light

Arouse or excite feelings and passions

Has types

Ferment

Examples

The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor