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
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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Her tireless advocacy has ignited a lasting, generational momentum, equipping the Black community — especially women, with the resources, knowledge, and freedom to thrive.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
The View just ignited a significant blast from the past, as OG panelist Star Jones returned to the Hot Topics table to cohost the talk show in the absence of fellow original cast member Joy Behar.
—EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Redditors Turn Up the Heat The post ignited a slew of comments (currently over 350), with the story confounding fellow Redditors.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
The couple allegedly ignited fireworks with their one-year-old child at the event.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 6 Feb. 2025
The View just ignited a significant blast from the past, as OG panelist Star Jones returned to the Hot Topics table to cohost the talk show in the absence of fellow original cast member Joy Behar.
—EW.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Redditors Turn Up the Heat The post ignited a slew of comments (currently over 350), with the story confounding fellow Redditors.
—Sarah Bregel, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
The couple allegedly ignited fireworks with their one-year-old child at the event.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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