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- pronunciation:
- kIn
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
kindles, kindling, kindled |
| definition 1: |
to build or start (a fire).
The campers used twigs and matches to kindle a fire.- synonyms:
- ignite, light, set fire to
- antonyms:
- extinguish, smother
- similar words:
- burn, fire
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| definition 2: |
to make excited; to inspire.
That book kindled his interest in poetry.- synonyms:
- arouse, inflame, inspire, rouse
- antonyms:
- extinguish
- similar words:
- excite, incite, provoke, spur, stir, waken
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| definition 3: |
to start to burn; catch fire.
The crumpled paper kindled.- synonyms:
- catch fire, light
- similar words:
- burn, catch, flame
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| related words: |
activate, arouse, pick, start, stimulate |
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