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[ verb ] cause to start burning

Examples

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

Related terms

ignite rekindle ignition

2
[ verb ] catch fire

Synonyms

inflame

Examples

"The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles."

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 9115
4
[ verb ] call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses

Examples

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

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