1
[ verb ] cause to start burning

Synonyms

conflagrate inflame kindle

Examples

"The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"

Related terms

ignite rekindle ignition

2
[ verb ] call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses

Synonyms

arouse evoke elicit provoke fire raise kindle

Examples

"arouse pity" "raise a smile" "evoke sympathy"

Related terms

make excite overwhelm invite draw interest stimulate hurt upset anger inflame strike_a_chord infatuate rekindle shame prick arousal incitement

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Similar Spelling

enkindled encainide engender enceinte Ensminger enjoin enjoinment ensuing engine enchain

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