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  • verb transitive To ignite.
  • verb intransitive Of an engine or similar, to start.
  • verb transitive, computing, informal To launch; to run.
  • verb transitive To excite; to infuse with energy.

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  • verb begin to smoke
  • verb arouse or excite feelings and passions

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