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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With publication of her book Silent Spring in 1962, biologist Rachel Carson helped ignite the modern environmental movement.
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
After all, stars wearing new pieces want to make sure their choice won’t ignite a backlash on social media.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The blaze ignited under Edison’s towering transmission lines that run through Eaton Canyon.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026
After all, stars wearing new pieces want to make sure their choice won’t ignite a backlash on social media.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Most dry grasses, dead leaves, and other tree litter could easily ignite and spread fire quickly.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
The blaze ignited under Edison’s towering transmission lines that run through Eaton Canyon.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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