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Ignite vs Invigorate - What's the difference?

ignite | invigorate |

In lang=en terms the difference between ignite and invigorate

is that ignite is to commence burning while invigorate is to make lively.

As verbs the difference between ignite and invigorate

is that ignite is to set fire to (something), to light (something) while invigorate is to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.

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

    * English ergative verbs ----

    invigorate

    English

    Alternative forms

    * envigorate * envigourate (rare) * invigourate

    Verb

    (invigorat)
  • To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to.
  • Exercise is invigorating .
  • To heighten or intensify.
  • To give life or energy to.
  • The cold water invigorated him.
  • To make lively.
  • See also

    * inspire, exalt * animate, enliven, liven * reinvigorate * quicken