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Spell Bee Word: Ignite


What does ignite mean?

Word: Ignite

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: Ignite means to start to burn, or to make something start burning. It can also mean to make a strong feeling, such as interest, suddenly begin.

How do you spell ignite?

Syllables: ig - nite

Tricky part: The ending is ite, not the ight of night and bright, even though it rhymes with both.

Watch out for: ignyte, ignit

Memory tip: Ignite ends just like kite and white.

Ignite in a sentence

Example 1: Rocket engines ignite a few seconds before the countdown reaches zero.

Example 2: Dry leaves ignite easily, so campers clear the ground before cooking.

Example 3: A visit to the space museum ignited Priya's dream of building satellites.

Fun Fact

Ignite comes from the Latin word ignis, 'fire'. Igneous rocks, formed when melted rock cools, share the same root.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

ignnite

a) n
b) t
c) i
d) g

Show answer

a) n. The g and n sit side by side, and one n is enough after the g.

Word Connection

Choose the antonym of the word:

ignite

a) light
b) extinguish
c) spark
d) kindle

Show answer

b) extinguish. Kindle, light and spark all start a fire; to extinguish is to put one out.

Mingle-Mangle

Form a meaningful word from the jumbled letters:

nieitg

a) unite
b) ignore
c) tinge
d) ignite

Show answer

d) ignite. The jumble has two i's and no o or u, so only one option fits all six letters.

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the incorrectly spelt word:

a) combustion
b) oxygen
c) ignite
d) flamable

Show answer

d) flamable. Flammable doubles its m, even though flame has only one.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of these, what would be hardest to ignite?

a) a dry twig
b) a damp log
c) a sheet of paper
d) a pile of straw

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b) a damp log

2. A match is struck along the side of its box. What makes the match head ignite?

a) the colour of the box
b) the shape of the stick
c) heat from the rubbing
d) the cold air around it

Show answer

c) heat from the rubbing

Associated Words

Words that end in -nite: indefinite, infinite, definite

More words from this list

moreover, proclaim, subside, webbed, aperture, choreographer, deplete, expanse

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