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Ignited - English meaning

Ignited – definitions in English dictionary

verb

Catch fire or cause to catch fire.

Usage examples:

Furniture can give off lethal fumes when it ignites

Synonims:

Catch fireCatchBurst into flamesBe set offEruptExplodeBurn upBurnFlame upKindleLightSet fire toSet on fireSet alightSet burningFireInflameTouch offSet/put a match to
verb

Past simple and past participle of ignite

Usage examples:

The fuel spontaneously ignites because of the high temperature and pressure., the proposed restrict…

Ignited translation into English

Ignited: translate from English into Chinese

Translate ignited into Chinese (Simplified)}
点燃, 着

Ignited: translate from English into Dutch

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Ontstoken, Ontbranden, Doen ontbranden, In brand raken, In brand steken

Ignited: translate from English into French

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Enflammé, Enflammer, Prendre feu, Mettre le feu à

Ignited: translate from English into German

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Gezündet, Entzünden, Zünden, Sich entzünden, Anzünden, Entflammen, Feuer fangen

Ignited: translate from English into Hindi

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प्रज्वलित

Ignited: translate from English into Italian

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Acceso, Infiammare, Dare fuoco

Ignited: translate from English into Korean

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점화, 불을 붙이다, 불을 붙다, 인화하다, 점화하다

Ignited: translate from English into Russian

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Воспламененный, Воспламеняться, Зажигать, Воспламенять, Загораться, Прокаливать, Раскалять до свечения

Ignited: translate from English into Spanish

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Encendido, Encender, Encenderse, Incendiar, Incendiarse, Pegar fuego a

Word origin

mid 17th century (in the sense ‘make intensely hot’): from Latin ignire ‘set on fire’, from ignis ‘fire’.

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Ignited – similar words

igniter

noun

A device for igniting a fuel mixture in an engine.

Usage examples:

A packet of high-powered rocket engine igniters had allegedly been seized from mr roche's home.
Igniter - all meanings in English

ignite

verb

Catch fire or cause to catch fire.

Usage examples:

Furniture can give off lethal fumes when it ignites
verb

To start burning, or to cause something to start burning

Usage examples:

[ t ] the forest fire began when a spark from a campfire ignited some dry grass nearby., [ t ] fig.…
Ignite - all meanings in English

Ignited synonims

burn

bɜːn

verb

(of a fire) produce flames and heat while consuming a material such as coal or wood.

Usage examples:

A fire burned and crackled cheerfully in the grate
noun

An injury caused by exposure to heat or flame.

Usage examples:

He was treated in hospital for burns to his hands
noun

A small stream.

Usage examples:

There is a burn running through the flower beds
Burn - all meanings in English

burst into flames

phrase

To suddenly burn strongly, producing a lot of flames

Usage examples:

Smoke started pouring out from underneath, then the truck burst into flames., eyewitnesses reported…
Burst into flames - all meanings in English

catch

kætʃ

verb

Intercept and hold (something which has been thrown, propelled, or dropped).

Usage examples:

She threw the bottle into the air and caught it again
noun

An act of catching something, typically a ball.

Usage examples:

I saw myself fumbling easy catches and looking clumsy.
verb

Take hold of so as to seize or stop the motion of

Catch - all meanings in English

catch fire

idiom

Start to burn or burst into flames

phrase

Begin to burn.

Usage examples:

The driver had got out before the car had caught fire
idiom

To start burning

Usage examples:

When the grass in the yard caught fire, i thought the whole house was going to burn down.
Catch fire - all meanings in English

erupt

ɪˈrʌpt

verb

(of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Usage examples:

Mount pinatubo began erupting in june
verb

Start suddenly

verb

To burst out suddenly or explode

Usage examples:

The crowd erupted in cheers., the building erupted in flames when the plane struck it.
Erupt - all meanings in English

explode

ɪkˈspləʊd

verb

Burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion, excessive internal pressure, or other process.

Usage examples:

An ammunition lorry exploded with a roar
verb

Burst and release energy as through a violent reaction

verb

To burst violently and usually with a loud noise, or to cause this to happen

Usage examples:

[ i ] a bomb exploded nearby., [ t ] black holes are left behind by exploding stars called supernov…
Explode - all meanings in English

fire

faɪər

noun

A process in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke; combustion or burning.

Usage examples:

His house was destroyed by fire
verb

Discharge a gun or other weapon in order to propel (a bullet or projectile).

Usage examples:

He fired a shot at the retreating prisoners
noun

The state of burning, or a burning mass of material

Usage examples:

[ u ] the factory had to be closed because the risk of fire was too great., [ c ] there have been a…
Fire - all meanings in English

inflame

verb

Provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone.

Usage examples:

High fines further inflamed public feelings
verb

To excite someone’s strong feelings or make them stronger

Usage examples:

The defense objected to the graphic pictures, claiming they were meant merely to inflame the jury.
Inflame - all meanings in English

kindle

verb

Set (something) on fire.

Usage examples:

Last night i built the first fire i've kindled in years and it came back to me, that instinctual pu…
noun

A litter of kittens.

Usage examples:

She was asked to take in a kindle of kittens
verb

To cause a fire to start burning

Usage examples:

Fig. great literature kindled their imaginations (= made them work).
Kindle - all meanings in English

light

noun

The natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible.

Usage examples:

The light of the sun
verb

Provide with light or lighting; illuminate.

Usage examples:

The room was lit by a number of small lamps
adjective

Having a considerable or sufficient amount of natural light; not dark.

Usage examples:

The bedrooms are light and airy
Light - all meanings in English

set fire to

idiom

To cause something or someone to start burning

Usage examples:

The protesters set fire to several vehicles.
Set fire to - all meanings in English

set on fire

idiom

To cause something or someone to start burning

Usage examples:

A peace activist had set herself on fire in protest over the government's involvement in the war.
Set on fire - all meanings in English

touch off

idiom

Put in motion or move to act

phrasal verb

Cause something to happen suddenly.

Usage examples:

There was concern that the move could touch off a trade war
phrasal verb

Cause something to ignite or explode by touching it.

Usage examples:

The soldier who touched off the mine was injured in the right foot
Touch off - all meanings in English

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