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Being on fire, or with flames emanating from it
“The ignited tinder could not, however, be used directly as a torch, for it only smoldered, and no flame was produced.”
Past tense for to set (something) on fire
“Ahab called upon his god to bring down fire and ignite the wood.”
Past tense for to catch fire, or to cause to catch fire
“Dead limbs on trees ignite from sparks, sometimes at considerable height above the ground.”
Past tense for to spark off (something), to trigger
“We wanted to ignite public interest in the old historical building.”
Past tense for to cause something to begin to work or operate
“Warsitz planned to ignite the engine from the cockpit.”
Past tense for to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space
Past tense for to explode, or cause to explode, usually into pieces
Past tense for to emanate or shoot forth sparks
Past tense for to light up or brighten with light
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