Synonyms of ignite

ignite

verb

ig-ˈnīt 

as in to burn

to set (something) on fire

tried using newspapers as kindling to ignite the logs in the fireplace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• burn
• scorch
• light
• inflame
• fire
• kindle
• torch
• illumine
• enkindle
• illuminate
• bake
• cook
• immolate
• rekindle
• reignite
• ash
• incinerate
• brighten
• set off
• lighten
• broil
• char
• deflagrate
• stoke
• cremate
• radiate
• kiln
• relight
• irradiate
• sear
• frizzle
• scald
• bank
• scathe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguish
• quench
• put out
• choke
• smother
• douse
• dull
• dim
• stamp (out)
• snuff (out)
• suffocate
• obscure
• darken
• blacken

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ignite

Lightning also ignites fires, particularly during dry thunderstorms. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 July 2026

In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said the 36-year-old man was seen at the South Lake Tahoe Police Department lowering the flag before trying to ignite it. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Rich silver veins had been discovered in 1879, igniting a 14-year mining boom. — John Meyer, Denver Post, 26 July 2026

Heat from the vehicle caused the dry brush to ignite under the car, according to testimony from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Battalion Chief Matt Palade. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026