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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Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, has ignited a fresh row with the Palace following claims in his upcoming book, which feature heavily in today's papers.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Above all, readers’ comments suggest that Flock has ignited a debate about where Americans want to draw the line between security and privacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The combined shock of the fire and back-to-back heatwaves has ignited a debate over whether Belgium is sufficiently prepared for the effects of climate change.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Micron’s standout performance has ignited a debate on Wall Street about the nature of semiconductor businesses.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
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
