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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The moment underscored how quickly a single corgi’s prediction could ignite the internet.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Investigators believe the fire started when a combine harvester in an agricultural field sent up some sort of sparks and ignited hay bales.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Although the two fires are often discussed for their devastating impact, Southern Californians faced multiple fires that ignited early last January, including the Hughes Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Kenneth Fire.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Authorities have opened an investigation into the bar’s managers and are examining whether champagne sparklers may have ignited the fire.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Investigators believe the fire started when a combine harvester in an agricultural field sent up some sort of sparks and ignited hay bales.
—Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Although the two fires are often discussed for their devastating impact, Southern Californians faced multiple fires that ignited early last January, including the Hughes Fire, the Hurst Fire and the Kenneth Fire.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Authorities have opened an investigation into the bar’s managers and are examining whether champagne sparklers may have ignited the fire.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 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 6 Jan. 2026.
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