Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ignite-a-fire
verb
/ɪɡˈnaɪt ə faɪər/
Definition
To set fire to something; to cause to catch fire.
Examples
- Before you go camping, make sure you know how to ignite a fire safely.
- She used dry leaves and matches to ignite a fire in the fireplace.
- The campers struggled to ignite a fire in the rain, but persevered until they succeeded.
Meaning
Igniting a fire means starting a fire that can provide heat, light, or energy, often used in the context of cooking, heating, or creating warmth.
Synonyms
- Kindle
- Light
- Start
- Fire up
- Enkindle
