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   Kin·dle

   /ˈkindəl/

   

   verb

   • 1. light or set on fire. Similar lightigniteset alightset light toset on fireset fire toput a match toset burningget goingstarttouch offsparkinformal:torchOpposite douseextinguishput out
   • ▪ arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling): "a love of art was kindled in me" Similar rousearousewakewakenawakenquickenstimulateinspirestir upcall forthcall/bring into beingdraw forthbring outexciteevokepiquewhetstirprovokespurfireinflametriggerpromptinduceencourageactuateactivatetouch offspark offset offset goingincitepromoteengendergenerateliterary:enkindle
   • ▪ (of an emotion) be aroused: "she hesitated, suspicion kindling within her" Similar rousearousewakewakenawakenquickenstimulateinspirestir upcall forthcall/bring into beingdraw forthbring outexciteevokepiquewhetstirprovokespurfireinflametriggerpromptinduceencourageactuateactivatetouch offspark offset offset goingincitepromoteengendergenerateliterary:enkindle
   • ▪ become impassioned or excited: "the young man kindled at once"

   Word Origin Middle English: based on Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norse kindill ‘candle, torch’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. kindler noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   The meaning of KINDLE is to start (a fire) burning : light. How to use kindle in a sentence.

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   Kindle, ignite, inflame literally mean to set something on fire. To kindle is to cause something gradually to begin burning; it is often used figuratively: to kindle logs; to kindle someone's interest.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKINDLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   KINDLE definition: 1. to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood, etc. 2. to cause strong feelings or…. Learn more.

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   Define kindle. kindle synonyms, kindle pronunciation, kindle translation, English dictionary definition of kindle. v. kin·dled , kin·dling , kin·dles v. tr. 1. a. To build or fuel . b. To set fire to; ignite. 2. To cause to glow; light up: The sunset kindled the skies....

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   KINDLE meaning: 1. to cause a fire to start burning by lighting paper, wood, etc. 2. to cause strong feelings or…. Learn more.

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   The verb kindle not only means to start a fire, but also to catch fire. Another meaning for kindle is to arouse interest or passion. A dynamic music teacher could kindle the students' interest in learning an instrument.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishKINDLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. verb. If something kindles a particular emotion in someone, it makes them start to feel it. The second world war kindled his enthusiasm for politics. [VERB noun] These poems have helped kindle the imagination of generations of children. [VERB noun] Synonyms: arouse, excite, inspire, stir More Synonyms of kindle.