Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective set afire or burning.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
ignite .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective set afire
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Examples
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“Catriona,” the rough-edged purr of her name ignited long dormant passions.
Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011
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“Catriona,” the rough-edged purr of her name ignited long dormant passions.
Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011
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“Catriona,” the rough-edged purr of her name ignited long dormant passions.
Earl of Durkness Alix Rickloff 2011
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Defenseman Paul Martin ignited the spurt at 5: 49 after taking a pass from David Clarkson and ripping a shot past Vokoun.
USATODAY.com 2008
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Martin ignited the Kings early in the third quarter with a pair of 3-pointers during a 10-0 run.
USATODAY.com 2007
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Leinart's 31-yard pass to Boldin ignited a four-play, 70-yard touchdown drive.
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Despite not adding to his World Cup totals of two goals and three assists, Sas once again ignited the Turkish attack and was named Man of the Match.
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Griffin ignited it with a 3-pointer, Krupalija hit a 3-pointer and a pair of free throws and McClain had a dunk and a layup.
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With the contest tied, 4-4, Nevin ignited a four-run rally in the sixth with a leadoff double off Kevin Tapani (8-11) and scored the go-ahead run on Mike Darr's RBI single to shallow left.
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“Sure,” I grumbled, trying hard to ignore the warm glow that hearing him say my name had ignited in the pit of my belly.
Goodnight Nobody Jennifer Weiner 2005
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