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kindle

UK/ˈkɪn.dəl/ US/ˈkɪndʌl/ rare rare

verb

1.

catch fire

  • “The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles”
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2.

cause to start burning

  • “The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds”
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3.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

  • “arouse pity”
  • “raise a smile”
  • “evoke sympathy”
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Origin

From Middle English kyndel, from kynde + -el. The verb is derived from the noun form by conversion.

Phrases

  • catch fire
  • kindling point

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