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ignite

/ˌɪgˈnaɪt/ /ɪgˈnaɪt/
verb Regular verbignite ignited
General
  1. 1 tutuşturmak, tutuşmak, ateş almak

Definition (English)

To start burning, or to make something start burning.

Example Sentences

  1. The dry leaves can easily ignite.
    Kuru yapraklar kolayca tutuşabilir.
  2. The spark ignited the dry grass.
    Kıvılcım kuru otları tutuşturdu.
Figurative
  1. 1 alevlendirmek, ateşlemek

Definition (English)

To make a strong feeling, interest or activity start.

Example Sentences

  1. His speech ignited the crowd's enthusiasm.
    Konuşması kalabalığın coşkusunu ateşledi.
  2. A visit to the museum ignited her interest in history.
    Bir müze ziyareti onun tarihe olan ilgisini alevlendirdi.

Verb Forms Regular

Base ignite
/ˌɪgˈnaɪt/
Past ignited
/ˌɪgˈnaɪtɪd/
Participle ignited
/ˌɪgˈnaɪtɪd/
Spelling rule

Ends in ‑e: add ‑dignite → ignited

Fiil -e ile bittiği için sonuna yalnızca -d eklenir.

Same rule: love → loved · live → lived · use → used

Pronunciation of -ed
/t/worked /d/played /ɪd/wanted

Fiil /t/ sesiyle bittiği için -ed ayrı bir hece olur ve /ɪd/ okunur. ignited /ˌɪgˈnaɪtɪd/

Synonyms

lightkindleset fire tospark

Antonyms

extinguishput outquenchdouse

Collocations

ignite a fireignite interestignite passionignite a debate

Related Words

flamecombustionburnfuel