Ignites Meaning in English

word · lemma: ignite

US

ˌɪɡˈnaɪts

ig-NITES

UK

ɪɡnˈaɪts

ig-NITES

Definição

To catch fire or cause something to start burning. It can also mean starting a strong emotion or causing something to begin suddenly, like a debate.

Uso & Nuances

Often used both literally (fire) and figuratively (emotions, debates, change). Common collocations: 'ignites a fire', 'ignites excitement'. More formal than 'lights' for fire. Avoid confusing with 'ignite' (base form).

• Spanish: enciende - prende - provoca (emociones, debates)
• Portuguese (BR): acende - inflama - desperta (emoções, discussões)
• Portuguese (PT): acende - inflama - desperta (emoções, discussões)
• Chinese (Simplified): 点燃 - 激发 (情感/争论)
• Chinese (Traditional): 點燃 - 激發 (情感/爭論)
• Hindi: जलाता है - भड़काता है (भावनाएँ/विवाद)
• Arabic: يُشعل - يوقظ (العواطف أو النقاشات)
• Bengali: জ্বলে ওঠে - প্রজ্বলিত করে
• Russian: воспламеняется - зажигает
• Japanese: 点火する - 火をつける
• Vietnamese: bắt lửa - làm bùng lên
• Korean: 불이 붙다 - 불붙이다
• Turkish: tutuşur - ateşler
• Urdu: بھڑک اٹھتا ہے - آگ لگا دیتا ہے
• Indonesian: menyala - memicu

Frases de Exemplo

She ignites the stove every morning to make breakfast.

basic

The match quickly ignites when struck.

basic

A spark ignites the dry grass.

basic

Her speech ignites hope in everyone who hears it.

natural

Sometimes a small problem ignites a huge argument.

natural

When the fuel ignites, the engine comes to life.

natural