I. ignite adjective
Etymology: Latin ignitus
obsolete : intensely hot : fiery , ardent
II. ig·nite igˈnīt, usu -īd.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin ignitus, past participle of ignire to ignite, from ignis fire
transitive verb
1. : to subject to fire or intense heat ; specifically : to render luminous by heat
2.
a. : to set aflame
ignite paper
also : kindle
ignite a fire
b. : to cause (a fuel mixture) to burn
a rocket … igniteed by remote control — Milton Bracker
3. : to heat up : excite , inflame
oppression that ignited the hatred of the people
intransitive verb
1. : to catch fire : begin to burn
slowly the fire ignited
2. : to begin to glow : become luminescent