Ignite — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ig-ˈnīt/ ig·nite

Meaning & Definition of Ignite

Ignite (verb)

  1. to set afire; also, kindle
  2. to cause (a fuel) to burn
  3. to subject to fire or intense heat; especially, to render luminous by heat

Ignite (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set (something) on fire

    "tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace"

    similar: burn, enkindle, fire, inflame, kindle, light, torch
    related: immolate, deflagrate, char, frizzle, scorch, bake, broil, cook, ash, cremate, incinerate, kiln, set off, brighten, illuminate, illumine, irradiate, lighten, radiate, scald, scathe, sear, reignite, rekindle, relight, bank, stoke
    opposite: douse, extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)
    near: choke, smother, suffocate, stamp (out), blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Ignite

The most common words with a similar meaning to Ignite:

burn, enkindle, fire, inflame, kindle, light, torch

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Ignite

Words with the opposite meaning of Ignite:

douse, extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)

Related Words for Ignite

immolate, deflagrate, char, frizzle, scorch, bake, broil, cook, ash, cremate, incinerate, kiln, set off, brighten, illuminate, illumine, irradiate, lighten, radiate, scald, scathe, sear, reignite, rekindle, relight, bank, stoke

Near Antonyms of Ignite

choke, smother, suffocate, stamp (out), blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

Word Forms of Ignite

Inflections: ignited, igniting

Derived words: ignitability (noun), ignitable (adjective), igniter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Ignite

Latin ignitus, past participle of ignire to ignite, from ignis

First known use: 1666t

Words & Phrases Containing Ignite

self-ignite

Frequently Asked Questions about Ignite

What does "Ignite" mean?

"Ignite" means to set afire; also, kindle. As a verb, it is defined as: to set afire; also, kindle.

What is another word for "Ignite"?

Other words for "Ignite" include burn, enkindle, fire, inflame, kindle, light and torch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Ignite" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Ignite"?

There are 34 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Ignite". Common alternatives include burn, enkindle, fire, inflame, kindle, light and torch.

What is the opposite of "Ignite"?

Antonyms of "Ignite" include douse, extinguish, put out, quench and snuff (out). Near antonyms include choke, smother, suffocate and stamp (out).

How do you use "Ignite" in a sentence?

Examples of "Ignite" in a sentence: "tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace".

Is "Ignite" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Ignite" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Ignite"?

"Ignite" is pronounced /ig-ˈnīt/ and divided into syllables as ig·nite.

What is the origin of the word "Ignite"?

"Ignite" comes from Latin ignitus, past participle of ignire to ignite, from ignis. First known use: 1666t.