ignite

ignite has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 6.

Definitions

• v. t.. To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.
• v. t.. To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as, to ignite iron or platinum.
• v. i.. To take fire; to begin to burn.
• v.. arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
• v.. cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat; "Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter"; "Light a cigarette"
• v.. start to burn or burst into flames; "Marsh gases ignited suddenly"; "The oily rags combusted spontaneously"