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

Disney Marvel’s epic is expected to ignite the box office, but will Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have a popcorn bucket that breaks the internet? — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

Sources told the outlet that Smalls is now giving mutual friends an ultimatum to choose sides, which has ignited a bitter war within the VS circle. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

The decision has ignited sharp debate across the county, pitting concerns over public safety against warnings that the policy criminalizes homelessness and poverty. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Falcon 9's upper stage ignited its engine for a second time about 53 minutes after liftoff, circularizing its orbit with a burn that lasted a very short 3 seconds. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Oct. 2026