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kindle

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle means: To make a feeling or interest begin to grow in someone.

verb

AWAKEN FEELINGC1

To make a feeling or interest begin to grow in someone.

  • Her words kindled hope.
  • The trip kindled my interest in history.
  • His teaching has kindled a passion for science in many students.

How to use it: kindle something in someone (The story kindled hope in the children.)

Similar words: arouse, awaken, spark, inspire

Common phrases: kindle hope, kindle someone's interest, kindle a passion, kindle enthusiasm

START FIREC1

To make a fire start burning.

  • He kindled a small fire.
  • Dry leaves helped us kindle the flames.
  • She knelt beside the hearth to kindle the fire.

Similar words: light, ignite

Opposites: extinguish

Common phrases: kindle a fire, kindle the coals, kindle a flame

Questions about kindle

What does kindle mean?

To make a feeling or interest begin to grow in someone.

What is kindle in other languages?

Türkçe: uyandırmak · Español: despertar · Français: éveiller · Deutsch: wecken · Italiano: suscitare · 日本語: 呼び起こす

How do you pronounce kindle?

It is pronounced /ˈkɪndəl/.

How do you use kindle in a sentence?

Her words kindled hope. The trip kindled my interest in history.

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