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kindle

verb

/ˈkɪndəl/

Meaning

to light a fire; to arouse or inspire

To start a fire or to inspire a feeling or emotion.

She kindled the campfire with dry wood.

The speech kindled hope in the audience.

kindle a flame

ignite, light, spark, inspire, arouse, inflame

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ignite, light, spark, inspire

Entry 2

ignite, spark, inspire, arouse, inflame

extinguish, quench, dampen, suppress

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extinguish, quench, dampen, suppress

Entry 2

extinguish, suppress, quench

kindle fire, kindle interest, kindle passion, kindle flames, kindle a fire, kindle hope

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kindle fire, kindle interest, kindle passion, kindle flames

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kindle a fire, kindle interest, kindle hope

To divide into three parts.

To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration

To combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole, to strengthen or mak...

To feel contempt or a deep dislike for someone or something.