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Kindle
verb
/ˈkɪndl/
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Word Frequency:
0.5
Definitions
1.
verb
To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
2.
verb
To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
"He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers."
3.
verb
To begin to grow or take hold.
Synonyms
arouse
inspire
ignite
enkindle
fire
raise
elicit
provoke
evoke
inflame
spark
erupt
Antonyms
dampen
douse
extinguish
Rhymes With
swindle
spindle
dwindle
brindle
rekindle
bindle
spindel
tindel
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