ignite
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Synonyms & Antonyms for ignite
Synonyms
burn, enkindle, fire, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light, torch
Antonyms
douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)
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The company went all the way through the countdown on Monday before the test vehicle's single methane-burning Raptor rocket engine failed to ignite. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Starhopper didn’t succeed at first, but now it will try, try again," 27 Aug. 2019 Witnesses told emergency dispatchers that a person was using a butane lighter to ignite brush and trees while walking down the trail, the fire bureau said. — oregonlive.com, "Woman arrested for setting brush fires near University of Portland, fire bureau says," 22 Aug. 2019 The show concerns three Gelflings who discover the horrifying secret behind the power of the dreaded Skeksis and set out on an epic journey to ignite the fires of rebellion and save their world. — Clark Collis, EW.com, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," 13 Aug. 2019 England would go on to win that particular Test match in the most dramatic of circumstances, triumphing by just two runs to ignite one of cricket's most memorable series. — James Masters, CNN, "The Ashes: Sledging and the bitter fight for iconic minuscule trophy," 31 July 2019 The unidentified suspect had set a vehicle outside the Tacoma Northwest Detention Center on fire and attempted to ignite a large propane tank next to the building, police said. — NBC News, "Man attacks immigrant detention center in Washington state, found dead after police shooting," 13 July 2019 Investigators haven’t publicly revealed where or how the blaze was ignited. — Peggy O’hare, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio parents struggle with grief after son’s death in Iconic Village fire," 5 July 2019 The new material was also difficult to ignite and stopped burning when it was removed from the flame. — Sid Perkins, Scientific American, "Scientists Create Artificial Wood That Is Water- and Fire-Resistant," 1 Nov. 2018 Yet, Payton’s comments did more than enough to ignite the speculation. — Andrew Joseph, For The Win, "Gary Payton fueled Lakers rumors with comment about LeBron James' son," 11 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ignite.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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