ig·nite 
/ɪgˈnaɪt/ verb
ig·nites; ig·nit·ed; ig·nit·ing /ɪgˈnaɪt/ verb 1 a [+ obj] : to set (something) on fire : to cause (something) to burn : light
▪ ignite a bonfire ▪ The fire was ignited by sparks.
b [no obj] : to begin burning : to catch fire
▪ The paper ignited on contact with sparks. ▪ a material that ignites easily 2 [+ obj] a : to give life or energy to (someone or something)
▪ Three wins in a row ignited the team. ▪ The story ignited [=fired] her imagination.
b : to cause the sudden occurrence of (something)
▪ Her comments have ignited [=sparked] a controversy. ▪ His proposal is igniting opposition.
▪ ignite a bonfire ▪ The fire was ignited by sparks.
b [no obj] : to begin burning : to catch fire
▪ The paper ignited on contact with sparks. ▪ a material that ignites easily
▪ Three wins in a row ignited the team. ▪ The story ignited [=fired] her imagination.
b : to cause the sudden occurrence of (something)
▪ Her comments have ignited [=sparked] a controversy. ▪ His proposal is igniting opposition.
— ig·nit·able /ɪgˈnaɪtəbəl/ adjective
▪ a material that is easily ignitable ▪ ignitable fuel
▪ a material that is easily ignitable ▪ ignitable fuel
