Ignite and Inflame

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Ignite

Ignite verb - To set (something) on fire.

Usage example: tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace

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Inflame is a synonym for ignite in burn topic. In some cases you can use "Inflame" instead a verb "Ignite", when it comes to topics like activity, action, light, set on fire. popular alternative

Nearby Words: ignition, igniter, igniting

Inflame

Inflame verb - To set (something) on fire.

Usage example: a carelessly tossed cigarette inflamed the papers in the trash can

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Ignite is a synonym for inflame in burn topic. You can use "Ignite" instead a verb "Inflame", if it concerns topics such as anger, action, kindle, incite. popular alternative

Nearby Words: inflammation, inflaming, inflammatory

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people	ignite people	inflame people
war	ignite war	inflame war

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