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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Residents in the affected areas are advised to exercise extreme caution with any activities that could potentially ignite fires.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
That threatens to further ignite the trade war, forcing countries to retaliate in ways that could spur Trump to add more levies of his own under the mantle of reciprocity.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump’s tariffs threats and actions have ignited a trade war that many economists say threatens to undermine global economic stability.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
This initial spark of motivation, ignited by recognition, sets the stage for a larger narrative of continuous improvement and achievement.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
That threatens to further ignite the trade war, forcing countries to retaliate in ways that could spur Trump to add more levies of his own under the mantle of reciprocity.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
Trump’s tariffs threats and actions have ignited a trade war that many economists say threatens to undermine global economic stability.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2025
This initial spark of motivation, ignited by recognition, sets the stage for a larger narrative of continuous improvement and achievement.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 12 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 17 Mar. 2025.
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