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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Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
The post, far from defusing the situation, has ignited a frenzy.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Mars meeting up with Pluto ignites the heart’s raw impulses.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Shelley brought me my first book adaptation, igniting what would become a passion.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ignite
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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