ignite
BrE /ɪɡˈneɪt/ AmE /ɪɡˈneɪt/
verb en → es
past ignited pp ignited ing igniting
to start a fire or cause something to burn
encender, prender fuego a algo
- ignite sth
Collocations ignite a fuse · ignite a fire
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He ignited the fuse and ran for cover.
Encendió la mecha y corrió para ponerse a salvo.
to excite or inspire someone to do something
estimular, inspirar
- ignite enthusiasm/passion
Collocations ignite a passion for learning · ignite someone's imagination
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The speech ignited the crowd's enthusiasm.
El discurso estimuló el entusiasmo de la multitud.
to cause or provoke a reaction, especially an angry one
provocar, causar una reacción
- ignite anger/dissent
Collocations ignite a protest movement · ignite public outrage
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The decision ignited widespread protests.
La decisión provocó protestas generalizadas.