The word "ignite" is widely used in various fields such as fire safety, chemistry, and in discussions about inspiration and motivation. It plays a key role in describing processes that involve the initiation of combustion, as well as actions that stir people to action or thought. In modern language, it has also taken on a figurative meaning, often associated with the beginning of social, emotional, or political movements.
Word 'ignite' in Other Languages
- ignite in Assamese অসমীয়া
- ignite in Bengali বাংলা
- ignite in Bodo बड़ो
- ignite in Dogri डोगरी
- ignite in English
- ignite in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- ignite in Hindi हिन्दी
- ignite in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- ignite in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- ignite in Konkani कोंकणी
- ignite in Maithili মৈথিলী
- ignite in Malayalam മലയാളം
- ignite in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- ignite in Marathi मराठी
- ignite in Nepali नेपाली
- ignite in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- ignite in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ignite in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- ignite in Santali
- ignite in Sindhi سنڌي
- ignite in Tamil தமிழ்
- ignite in Telugu తెలుగు
- ignite in Urdu اُردُو
ignite
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
Definitions
- 1. To start a fire; to set something alight.
- 2. To arouse a strong feeling or emotion in someone.
- 3. To initiate or cause something to begin, especially with great energy or enthusiasm.
Usage Examples
- "He managed to ignite the campfire with just a match."
- "Her speech ignited the crowd into action."
- "The announcement ignited a sense of excitement in the office."
Etymology
From Latin ignis ("fire") + ate, indicating the action of starting or causing a fire.
Synonyms
- Light
- Start
- Kindle
- Inflame
- Trigger
Antonyms
- Extinguish
- Put out
- Quench
- Suppress
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | encender | /enˈθendeɾ/ |
| French | allumer | /alyme/ |
| German | entzünden | /ɛntˈtsʏndən/ |
| Hindi | जलाना | /ʤəlɑːnɑː/ |
| Arabic | اشتعال | /ʔɪʃtɪʕɑːl/ |
| Russian | зажигать | /zɐʐɪˈɡatʲ/ |
| Chinese | 点燃 | /diǎn rán/ |
| Japanese | 点火する | /tenka suru/ |
| Korean | 불을 붙이다 | /bul-eul butchida/ |
| Tamil | எரியச் செய்ய | /eriyach cheyy/ |
| Telugu | తగ్గు పెట్టు | /taggu pettu/ |
| Bengali | প্রজ্জ্বলিত করা | /prôjjalito kôra/ |
| Malayalam | തീ പിടിക്കുക | /thī piṭikkuka/ |
| Gujarati | ઝળકાવવું | /zhaḷkāvuṁ/ |
| Marathi | प्रज्वलित करणे | /prajjwalit karṇe/ |
| Punjabi | ਅੱਗ ਜਲਾਉਣਾ | /agg jalāuṇā/ |
| Odia | ଆଗ ପଢିବା | /āga paḍhibā/ |
| Urdu | آگ لگانا | /āg lagānā/ |
| Portuguese | acender | /aˈsẽdeɾ/ |
| Italian | accendere | /atˈʃɛndere/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- US: /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
- UK: /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
Historical Usage
The verb "ignite" dates back to the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word ignis (fire). Initially, it referred to the action of starting a fire or lighting something on fire. Over time, its meaning expanded to include metaphorical uses, such as sparking emotions, excitement, or conflict.
Cultural Nuances
In modern contexts, "ignite" is often used figuratively, such as in politics, social movements, and personal motivation, to describe the initiation of strong emotions, actions, or changes. It is commonly associated with starting or intensifying passions or conflicts.