igniting
verb (present participle)UK /ɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/
US /ɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/
Starting a fire or making something begin to burn.
The spark from the campfire was igniting the dry leaves.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Starting or causing something to begin suddenly.
Her speech was igniting a passion for change in the crowd.
3. Making something glow or shine brightly.
The sunset was igniting the clouds with shades of orange and pink.
4. Causing strong feelings to arise.
The unfair rule was igniting anger among the students.