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   kindle

   /ˈkɪndl/

   verb

   • 1. set (something) 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishKINDLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Kindle is a verb that means to cause a fire to start burning or to cause strong feelings or ideas in someone. Learn how to use kindle in different contexts with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     KINDLE meaning: 1. to cause a fire to start burning by...

   • Znaczenie Kindle, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     kindle definicja: 1. to cause a fire to start burning by...

   • Kindle: Ukrainian Translation

     KINDLE - translate into Ukrainian with the English-Ukrainian...

   • Kindle Turkish Translation

     KINDLE translate: tutuş(tur)mak, alevlen(dir)mek. Learn more...

   • Kindle: Polish Translation

     kindle translate: rozpalać. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Kindle: Japanese Translation

     kindle translate: 感情（かんじょう）などを引（ひ）き出（だ）す, 燃（も）え立（た）たせる,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › kindleKindle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word kindle, which can be a verb or a noun. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for kindle.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryKINDLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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

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   kindle. (kɪndəl ) Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense kindles , present participle kindling , past tense, past participle kindled. 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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › kindleKINDLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › kindleKindle - definition of kindle by The Free Dictionary

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   Kindle can mean to start a fire, to arouse an emotion, or to give birth to young. It can also refer to a portable electronic device for reading books. See different sources and examples of kindle.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › kindleKindle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.