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- Dictionaryenkindle/ɪnˈkɪnd(ə)l/
verb
- 1. set on fire: "the glare from its enkindled roof illumined its innermost recesses"
- 2. arouse or inspire (an emotion): "fresh remembrance of vexation must still enkindle rage"
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The meaning of ENKINDLE is to set (something, such as fuel) on fire : to cause to ignite.
Enkindle definition: to kindle into flame, ardor, activity, etc.. See examples of ENKINDLE used in a sentence.
Definitions of enkindle. verb. cause to start burning. synonyms: conflagrate, inflame, kindle. see more. verb. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) synonyms: arouse, elicit, evoke, fire, kindle, pique, provoke, raise. see more.
Define enkindle. enkindle synonyms, enkindle pronunciation, enkindle translation, English dictionary definition of enkindle. v. en·kin·dled , en·kin·dling , en·kin·dles v. tr. 1. To set afire; light. 2. To incite; arouse. 3. To make luminous and glowing. v. intr. To catch fire....
2 meanings: 1. obsolete to set on fire; kindle 2. to excite to activity or ardour; arouse.... Click for more definitions.
The word 'enkindle' is correct and usable in written English. It can be used as a verb meaning to set aflame or to inspire enthusiasm or excitement. Example: The actor's passionate speech about the cause enkindled the audience.
To incite to any act or hope. Do you not hope your children shall be kings? When those that gave the thane of Cawder to me, Promis’d no less to them? ———— That, trusted home, Might yet enkindle you unto the crown. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.
