Ignite and Lighten

Ignite

Ignite verb - To set (something) on fire.
Usage example: tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace

Lighten and ignite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lighten" instead a verb "Ignite".

Nearby Words: ignition, igniter, igniting

Lighten

Lighten verb - To supply with light.
Usage example: the room was gradually lightened by the rising sun

Ignite and lighten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ignite" instead a verb "Lighten".

Common collocations

people ignite people lighten people
atmosphere ignite atmosphere lighten atmosphere
hair ignite hair lighten hair
objects ignite objects lighten objects
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