kindle in English dictionary

  • kindle

    Meanings and definitions of "kindle"

    • (obsolete) A collective term for a group of kittens.
    • (transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch).
    • (transitive, figuratively) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
    • noun
      (rare, collective)
      A group of kittens.
    • verb
      (intransitive, of a rabbit or hare)
      To bring forth young; to give birth.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
    • verb
      (transitive, figuratively)
      To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
    • verb
      (intransitive, figuratively)
      To begin to grow or take hold.
    • to start (a fire)
    • to arouse
    • To start a fire or light a flame.
    • (to) light a fire
    • verb
      call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
    • verb
      catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"
    • verb
      cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"

    Synonyms of "kindle" in English dictionary

    inflame, raise, provoke are the top synonyms of "kindle" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of kindle

    • kindle ( plural  kindles)
    • kindle ( third-person singular simple present kindles, present participle kindling, simple past and past participle kindled)
    • kindle (plural kindles)
    • kindle (third-person singular simple present kindles, present participle kindling, simple past and past participle kindled)
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