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
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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In the third quarter, as the Lakers grabbed firm control of the game, Deandre Ayton ignited the crowd by attacking the basket with force.
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Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
But the report itself has ignited a firestorm of debate within the field of counterterrorism and extremism research.
—NPR, 25 Oct. 2025
Candles placed inside pumpkins or near flowing costumes can quickly ignite fabric or synthetic wigs, causing burns.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Judging by the array of halter styles at NYLBFW from silky and slinky at Alexandra Grecco to more ornate at Francesca Miranda, Gomez ignited a new neckline trend that will certainly be walking down many aisles soon.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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