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enkindle

verb

/ɛnˈkɪndl/

Meaning

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

The speech enkindled hope in the audience.

ignite, spark, inflame, arouse, inspire

extinguish, suppress, quench

enkindle hope, enkindle passion, enkindle fire, enkindle love

To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.

to align or position something relative to a particular point or direction

To make something greater by adding to it; to increase.

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

to give a false or misleading account of something

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused