Definitions and Examples of ignite, kindle, incite
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To set something on fire; to start burning.
Example
The fireworks display will ignite the night sky with brilliant colors.
To start a fire; to cause something to burn.
Example
She used dry leaves and twigs to kindle a fire in the fireplace.
incite
To encourage or provoke someone to do something, especially something violent or illegal.
Example
The politician's speech was intended to incite his supporters to riot.
Key Differences: ignite vs kindle vs incite
- 1Ignite and kindle both mean to start a fire, but ignite implies a sudden burst of flames, while kindle suggests a gradual process of starting a fire.
- 2Incite means to encourage or provoke someone to do something, especially something violent or illegal, which is different from quench that means to extinguish or suppress something.
Effective Usage of ignite, kindle, incite
- 1Fire Safety: Use quench to remind people to put out fires completely.
- 2Creative Writing: Use ignite and kindle to describe the beginning of a story or a character's passion.
- 3Conflict Resolution: Use incite to describe situations where someone is encouraging others to act violently or illegally.
Remember this!
The antonyms of quench are ignite, kindle, and incite. Use quench to remind people to put out fires completely. Use ignite and kindle to describe the beginning of a story or a character's passion. Use incite to describe situations where someone is encouraging others to act violently or illegally.
