enkindle

[ en-kin-dl ]

verb (used with or without object)

, en·kin·dled, en·kin·dling.

1. to kindle into flame, ardor, activity, etc.

enkindle

/ ɪnˈkɪndəl /

verb

1. to set on fire; kindle
2. to excite to activity or ardour; arouse

Derived Forms

• enˈkindler, noun

Other Words From

• en·kindler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enkindle¹

First recorded in 1540–50; en- ¹ + kindle ¹

Example Sentences

Let us practise these devotions to enkindle in our hearts a true and ardent love for our sorrowful Mother.

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Put it upon thy hand, my beloved, and thou shalt see it enkindle.

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As may be seen, the mine was charged: a spark would be sufficient to enkindle an immense fire.

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True it is that no blowing can enkindle dead coals, and make a flame where was no spark.

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Can she there breathe in that which will enkindle noble ambition to love and serve in a world which so needs love and service?

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