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Ign

Verb Another word for ign — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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Formal

kindle ignite incite provoke

Informal

light start set off spark

Literary

enkindle inflame fire

Antonyms

quench extinguish douse smother stifle suppress

Common collocations

  • ign the fuse
  • ign the engine
  • ign a debate
  • ign a passion
  • ign a fire
  • ign a protest
  • ign a conflict

Word family

noun ignition
verb ignite
adjective ignitable

Usage note

While 'ign' is a common informal abbreviation for 'ignite', it is generally not recommended for formal writing. It is most frequently used in technical contexts or casual conversation.

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