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Ignite: meaning and example

verb · In the sense illustrated below

To spark enthusiasm or interest, in this figurative sense.

Example sentence

“The museum visit may ignite an interest in local history.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.

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