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
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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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
Adolescence ignites a deep, primal fear in every parent.
—Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The month kicks off with Mars making a harmonious sextile to Uranus in your sign on April 4, igniting a spark in your personal life that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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 11 Apr. 2025.
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