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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Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
This single moment ignites a devastating chain of events, revealing how quickly a life-altering decision can fracture and destroy entire families and friendships.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 13 Dec. 2025
What begins as a shocking tragedy quickly ignites a firestorm that captures national attention.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
The fallout of this year's College Football Playoff bracket continues days after the selection committee ignited controversy with its at-large-bid teams.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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 18 Dec. 2025.
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