ignite

US /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
UK /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
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1.

catch fire or cause to catch fire

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The dry leaves ignited quickly.
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A single spark can ignite the entire forest.
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kindlelightsparkfireblaze
2.

arouse or excite (feelings or emotions)

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His speech ignited hope in the hearts of the people.
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The new policy ignited a fierce debate.
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arouseexciteprovoketriggerstimulate