The difference between Ignite and Set alight
When used as verbs, ignite means to set fire to (something), to light (something), whereas set alight means to cause to begin to burn.
check bellow for the other definitions of Ignite and Set alight
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Ignite as a verb (transitive):
to set fire to (something), to light (something)
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Ignite as a verb (transitive):
to spark off (something), to trigger
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Ignite as a verb (intransitive):
to commence burning.
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Ignite as a verb (chemistry, transitive):
To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
Examples:
"to ignite iron or platinum"
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Set alight as a verb:
To cause to begin to burn.
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Set alight as a verb (figuratively):
To excite, to arouse passion in