ignite
/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
ig · nite
ɪɡ · ˈnaɪt
English Definition
v. set on fire, start
Significado en Español
encender, prender fuego
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đốt cháy, châm lửa
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Example Sentence
The sparks ignited the fire.
火花点燃了大火。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “ignite”:
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A
Extinguish
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B
Kindle
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C
Dampen
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D
Quench
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B — Kindle.
“ignite” means v. set on fire, start
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A single spark was enough to ______ the dry pile of leaves.
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A
ignite
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B
extinguish
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C
drown
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D
freeze
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A — ignite.
“ignite” means v. set on fire, start
Common questions about “ignite”
What does “ignite” mean?
ignite — v. set on fire, start. In Chinese: 点燃，激起.
How do you pronounce “ignite”?
ignite is pronounced /ɪɡˈnaɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ig · nite.
How do you use “ignite” in a sentence?
The sparks ignited the fire. (火花点燃了大火。)
What are synonyms for “ignite”?
light, set fire — all close in meaning to ignite (v. set on fire, start).
Is “ignite” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. ignite appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ignite”?
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