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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. bonafidebookworm.com › what-is-a-kindleWhat Is a Kindle? Everything You Need to Know

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   Jul 12, 2023 · A Kindle is an e-reader created and sold by Amazon, that allows users to read e-books, magazines, newspapers, and more from one handy device. There are several types of Kindles to choose between, but they all have the same function of making reading the focus of this tablet-like device.

6. 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.

7. 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. 2. verb.

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

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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....

9. www.yourdictionary.com › kindleKindle Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   To cause to light up; make bright. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (7) Synonyms: fire. enkindle. arouse. provoke. raise. evoke.

10. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › kindlekindle - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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    Jul 3, 2024 · kindle (third-person singular simple present kindles, present participle kindling, simple past and past participle kindled) ( transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.). ( transitive, figurative) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

11. www.wordsmyth.netkindle | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language...

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    Definition of kindle. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.