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Burns vs Ignite - What's the difference?

burns | ignite |

As a proper noun burns

is .

As a verb ignite is

to set fire to (something), to light (something).

burns

English

Verb

(head)
  • (burn)
  • Noun

    (head)
  • Anagrams

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    ignite

    English

    Verb

    (ignit)
  • to set fire to (something), to light (something)
  • to spark off (something), to enthuse
  • to commence burning.
  • (chemistry) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
  • to ignite iron or platinum

    Anagrams

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