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ignite
1. v. to set fire to (something), to light (something)
2. v. to spark off (something), to trigger
3. v. (intransitive) to commence burning.
4. v. (chemistry, transitive) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
to ignite iron or platinum

Example Sentences

But the opera's comic spark doesn't ignite as often as it could.  Passions often ignite in lifts and are sometimes even consummated.

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