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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. to start (a fire) burning : light; to stir up : arouse; to bring into being : start…

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › kindleKINDLE | 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.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.

6. 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....

7. 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.

8. www.britannica.com › technology › KindleKindle | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 9, 2024 · Kindle, any of the portable wireless electronic reading devices (e-readers) produced by the American company Amazon.com. The first Kindle was released in 2007. Amazon’s Kindles became the most popular e-readers, and Amazon e-books were estimated to constitute two-thirds of the electronic book (e-book) market.