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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This is particularly the case in healthcare, where a singular experience ignites a passion to fix a very real problem.
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Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Officials said both fires were ignited by human activity and neither were contained as of Monday night.
—Associated Press, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
These teams align deeply with their mission, break through traditional barriers, and ignite bolder, more innovative ideas.
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John Cena's unexpected heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, marked by his alliance with The Rock and the controversial inclusion of Travis Scott in an attack on Cody Rhodes, has ignited significant fan discussion.
—Andrew Ravens, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mark Francis, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Officials said both fires were ignited by human activity and neither were contained as of Monday night.
—Associated Press, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
These teams align deeply with their mission, break through traditional barriers, and ignite bolder, more innovative ideas.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
John Cena's unexpected heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber, marked by his alliance with The Rock and the controversial inclusion of Travis Scott in an attack on Cody Rhodes, has ignited significant fan discussion.
—Andrew Ravens, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2025.
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