kindle (Meaning)
kindle (v)
catch fire
cause to start burning
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
kindle (v. t. & i.)
To bring forth young.
kindle (v. t.)
To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings.
Fig.: To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame.
kindle (v. i.)
To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.
Fig.: To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated.
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kindle Sentence Examples
- The crackling of the campfire kindled a sense of warmth and coziness.
- The spark from the flint ignited the tinder, kindling a flame.
- Her passion for learning was kindled by her inspiring teacher.
- The smell of freshly baked bread kindled memories of childhood.
- The sight of the sunrise kindled a new hope in her heart.
- The melody of the music kindled emotions she had long forgotten.
- The aroma of coffee kindled her senses and energized her mind.
- The gentle breeze kindled the flame of the candle, casting a warm glow on the room.
- The touch of her hand kindled a desire for intimacy.
- The news of her promotion kindled a fire of ambition within her.
FAQs About the word kindle
catch fire, cause to start burning, call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)To bring forth young., To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite;
burn, light, torch, scorch, ignite, fire, bake, illumine, illuminate, enflame
extinguish, put out, douse, smother, quench, quench, put out, douse, smother, extinguish
The crackling of the campfire kindled a sense of warmth and coziness.
The spark from the flint ignited the tinder, kindling a flame.
Her passion for learning was kindled by her inspiring teacher.
The smell of freshly baked bread kindled memories of childhood.
