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
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
With themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery, the series aims to capture the essence of childhood wonder and the transformative potential of each individual to ignite positive change.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
While failing to ignite a mass movement toward a new society, Sinclair succeeded in attracting thousands of young people to his projects.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
The reports ignited concern in other parts of Asia, where Japanese health supplements are widely popular.
—Himari Semans, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Last June, his main rival, Ousmane Sonko, was arrested, igniting demonstrations in which a number of protesters were killed.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Anything that can ignite visual curiosity to incite conversations is perfect for this mutable sign.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
That was five days after The Times first contacted the league about the gambling investigation, and two days after the paper’s disclosure ignited the scandal.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
This mindset sparks creativity and ignites an intense curiosity.
—Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
This decision has ignited a national debate about TikTok and the effects of social media.
—Galen Druke, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Apr. 2024
While failing to ignite a mass movement toward a new society, Sinclair succeeded in attracting thousands of young people to his projects.
—Bill McGraw, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
The reports ignited concern in other parts of Asia, where Japanese health supplements are widely popular.
—Himari Semans, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Last June, his main rival, Ousmane Sonko, was arrested, igniting demonstrations in which a number of protesters were killed.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Anything that can ignite visual curiosity to incite conversations is perfect for this mutable sign.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024
That was five days after The Times first contacted the league about the gambling investigation, and two days after the paper’s disclosure ignited the scandal.
—Paul Pringle, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
This mindset sparks creativity and ignites an intense curiosity.
—Maria Williams, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
This decision has ignited a national debate about TikTok and the effects of social media.
—Galen Druke, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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