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ignite in Italian

ignite in Italian is accendersi, incendiare, prendere — ignite means to set something on fire, or to begin burning.

ignite in Italian

accendersi
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
incendiare
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
prendere
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
prendere fuoco
verb
(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
accendersi
verb
(intransitive) to commence burning.
prendere
verb
(intransitive) to commence burning.
prendere fuoco
verb
(intransitive) to commence burning.

What does "ignite" mean?

  1. verb To set something on fire, or to begin burning.
    "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire."
  2. verb To trigger or start something suddenly, especially strong emotion or conflict.
    "The comment ignited a heated debate online."

ignite in a sentence

  • A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire.
  • The fuel-air mixture ignites the instant it hits the spark plug.
  • The comment ignited a heated debate online.

Similar words in Italian

Common Italian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "ignite" in Italian?

"ignite" in Italian is accendersi, incendiare, prendere. ignite means: To set something on fire, or to begin burning.

How do you use "ignite" in a sentence?

Example: "A stray spark ignited the dry grass and started a wildfire." In Italian, "ignite" is accendersi, incendiare, prendere.

Are there other ways to say "ignite" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "ignite": accendersi, incendiare, prendere, prendere fuoco.

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