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to start burning or cause something to catch fire
She lit a match and ignited the candles on the cake.
She used a match to start the candles burning.
Can be used both literally (starting a fire) and metaphorically (starting a process or emotion).
to arouse strong emotions or reactions
His speech ignited a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd.
His speech made the crowd feel very excited and motivated.
Often used to describe the sudden arousal of strong feelings or actions.
Remember that 'ignite' can mean both to start a fire and to arouse strong emotions or reactions.
'Ignite' is often used in contexts involving fire, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe the start of strong emotions or actions.
From Middle English 'igniten,' from Old French 'igniter,' from Latin 'ignitus,' past participle of 'ignire,' meaning 'to set on fire,' from 'ignis' meaning 'fire.'
Can be used both literally (starting a fire) and metaphorically (starting a process or emotion).