ignite
verb/ɪɡˈnaɪt/
Frequency rank: #9,066 most common English word
Meaning
to catch fire or cause something to start burning; to spark strong feelings or action.
Example sentence
The speaker's passionate words helped ignite enthusiasm in the crowd.
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