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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Indian diaspora is really being ignited by domestic music, which has predominately been on YouTube, but is now coming onto Spotify and therefore exploding out.
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 27 June 2024
Also, in 2019, five of the seven kids joined Costner at the premiere of The Art of Racing in the Rain.
This time around, Hayes’ appearance in his dad's film ignited sentimentality from both the new actor and Costner.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
During last year’s WGA and SAG strikes, former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel ignited an industry conversation about the lack of protections and fair pay for reality performers.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 26 June 2024
Eastern Fresno County saw the highest concentration of the lightning, with more than 1,000 strikes in just three hours Monday, when at least five brush fires ignited, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 27 June 2024
Also, in 2019, five of the seven kids joined Costner at the premiere of The Art of Racing in the Rain.
This time around, Hayes’ appearance in his dad's film ignited sentimentality from both the new actor and Costner.
—Maddie Garfinkle, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
During last year’s WGA and SAG strikes, former Real Housewives of New York City star Bethenny Frankel ignited an industry conversation about the lack of protections and fair pay for reality performers.
—Kyndall Cunningham, Vox, 26 June 2024
Eastern Fresno County saw the highest concentration of the lightning, with more than 1,000 strikes in just three hours Monday, when at least five brush fires ignited, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024
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“Ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ignite. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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