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ignite vs fire

fire vs ignite

ignite is not a noun while fire is a noun.

ignite and fire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ignite No No Yes No
fire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ignite and fire are synonyms defined as:
  • ignite and fire: start or maintain a fire in
Other synonyms of ignite include light.
As verbs, fire is a hypernym of ignite; that is, fire is a word with a broader meaning than ignite:
  • ignite: arouse or excite feelings and passions
  • fire: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of ignite include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, kindle, provoke, raise.
ignite (noun) fire (noun)
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
a fireplace in which a relatively small fire is burning
intense adverse criticism
the event of something burning (often destructive)
a severe trial
feelings of great warmth and intensity
the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
fuel that is burning and is used as a means for cooking
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour bile
ignite (verb) fire (verb)
start or maintain a fire in bake in a kiln so as to harden
arouse or excite feelings and passions destroy by fire
cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat start or maintain a fire in
start to burn or burst into flames become ignited
cause to go off
start firing a weapon
go off or discharge
generate an electrical impulse
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
drive out or away by or as if by fire
provide with fuel
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
Difference between ignite and fire

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