# ignite vs invite

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ignite
*verb · IPA /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ · frequency rank #18,343*
to set fire to (something), to light (something)

### invite
*verb · IPA /ɪnˈvaɪt/ · frequency rank #4,311*
To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.

## Source
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