v. to set fire to (something), to light (something)
v. to spark off (something), to enthuse
v. to commence burning.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To kindle or set on fire.
v. To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
verb-intransitive. To take fire; to begin to burn.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To kindle or set on fire; cause to burn: as, to ignite a match.
To make incandescent; cause to glow or scintillate with heat: as, to ignite iron; in chem., to heat intensely; roast.
To take fire; begin to burn.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
v. start to burn or burst into flames
v. arouse or excite feelings and passions
v. cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
Word Usage
"Russian ECLS specialists have estimated that approximately 20% of the onboard SFOGs will not ignite, which is taken into account in the onboard O2 supplies estimates."