Ignite and Whet

Ignite

Ignite verb - To set (something) on fire.

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

Nearby Words: ignition, igniter, igniting

Whet

Whet verb - To make sharp or sharper.

Ignite and whet are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ignite" instead a verb "Whet".

Nearby Words: whetted, whetting

Common collocations

interest ignite interest whet interest
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