ignite
verb (used with object)
to set on fire; kindle.
has ignited
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present perfectof ignite (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Micron’s standout performance has ignited a debate on Wall Street about the nature of semiconductor businesses.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
The incident has ignited a wave of internet humor and memes, with some joking that Waffle Houses nationwide should prepare for unexpected visitors.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2026
The news has ignited fears of economic devastation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
That spending spree — along with new big-name studio hires — has ignited hope and enthusiasm among Hollywood’s creatives, who have weathered the industry’s recent downturns, consolidation and Paramount’s own stingy ways.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
The unveiling of the STM and the planned demo, scheduled to take place later this year, has ignited fervor across the globe.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
