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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Modesto Fire said the teenager was attempting to re-light a barbecue using a flammable liquid when the fire suddenly flashed, igniting and causing significant burns.
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Onlookers filmed the spectacle on their phones, and some people ignited fireworks in the intersection and nearby streets.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Multiple fires broke out, ignited by falling power lines and other human causes.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Onlookers filmed the spectacle on their phones, and some people ignited fireworks in the intersection and nearby streets.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Lithium-ion and other rechargeable batteries can ignite when crushed or punctured inside collection trucks, which can ignite sparks and fire, potentially destroying the truck, never mind jeopardizing the safety of the driver.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Multiple fires broke out, ignited by falling power lines and other human causes.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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