ignited; igniting
1
a
: to set afire
also
: kindle
b
: to cause (a fuel) to burn
2
: to subject to fire or intense heat
especially
: to render luminous by heat
Synonyms of ignite
Examples of ignite in a Sentence
The fire was ignited by sparks.
The paper ignited on contact with sparks.
a material that ignites easily
Three wins in a row ignited the team.
His proposal is igniting opposition.
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The gala will celebrate the artists, executives, activists, and brands who are unapologetically leveraging their platforms to advance equity, inspire action, and ignite lasting change.
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Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 17 June 2026
Georgia Republican leaders won’t redraw the state’s political maps during a special legislative session that starts Wednesday, retreating from a proposal that had threatened to ignite one of the state’s most explosive political fights ahead of the November election.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
As of Wednesday, the Quarry 2 Fire, which ignited Monday, has exploded in size – scorching more than 15,900 acres and is about 50% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service's Active Wildfire Points map.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 17 June 2026
Georgia Republican leaders won’t redraw the state’s political maps during a special legislative session that starts Wednesday, retreating from a proposal that had threatened to ignite one of the state’s most explosive political fights ahead of the November election.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
Dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
As of Wednesday, the Quarry 2 Fire, which ignited Monday, has exploded in size – scorching more than 15,900 acres and is about 50% contained, according to the Florida Forest Service's Active Wildfire Points map.
—Anna McAllister, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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