kindle

suscitare, accendere

Far nascere e crescere un sentimento o un interesse in qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: kindle something in someone (The story kindled hope in the children.)

Sinonimi: arouse, awaken, spark, inspire

Espressioni comuni: kindle hope, kindle someone's interest, kindle a passion, kindle enthusiasm

accendere

Far iniziare a bruciare un fuoco.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Sinonimi: light, ignite

Contrari: extinguish

Espressioni comuni: kindle a fire, kindle the coals, kindle a flame