ignite
/ɪɡˈnaɪt/verb
उच्चारण इग्नाइट
जलाना, आग लगाना; जलना
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[I, T] ~ (sth) formal
to start to burn; to make something start to burn
जलाना, आग लगाना; जलना
- The spark ignited the gas.
- A stray spark can ignite dry grass in summer.
- A lit match can ignite petrol from a distance, so be careful.
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- The dry leaves ignited quickly in the summer heat.
- The fireworks ignited with a bang and lit up the night sky.
Synonyms light kindle set fire to spark inflame
Opposite extinguish put out douse quench
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[T] ~ sth
to make something start, especially strong feelings
(भावना) भड़काना
- to ignite interest in reading
- The speech ignited a debate about school reforms.
- The coach's words ignited hope in the tired team.
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- The news ignited anger among the residents of the colony.
- A single book can ignite a lifelong love of science.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
ig·nite
?Which word?
Keep the burn words together: ignite, kindle (start a fire; arouse feelings), inflame (make angry; cause swelling), spark (start something), combust (catch fire).
जलने के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: ignite, kindle (आग जलाना; भावनाएँ जगाना), inflame (क्रोधित करना; सूजन पैदा करना), spark (कुछ शुरू करना), combust (आग पकड़ना)।
§Grammar and usage
The noun ignition (the part of a vehicle that starts the engine: 'turn the key in the ignition').
Noun ignition (वाहन का इंजन चालू करने वाला भाग: 'turn the key in the ignition')।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Agni (fire) gives the Agni missiles their name.
अग्नि से Agni मिसाइलों का नाम पड़ा।