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kindle
1[ kin-dl ]
/ ËkÉȘn dl /
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verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling.
verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling.
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Origin of kindle
1First recorded in 1150â1200; Middle English kindlen, from Old Norse kynda (compare Old Norse kindill âtorch, candleâ) + -le
synonym study for kindle
1-3. Kindle, ignite, inflame literally mean to set something on fire. To kindle is to cause something gradually to begin burning; it is often used figuratively: to kindle logs; to kindle someone's interest. To ignite is to set something on fire with a sudden burst of flame; it too is often used figuratively: to ignite straw; to ignite dangerous hatreds. Inflame is most often used figuratively, meaning to intensify, excite, or rouse: to inflame passions.
OTHER WORDS FROM kindle
kindler, nounWords nearby kindle
kinda, kindergarten, kindergartner, kindhearted, kindjal, kindle, kindless, kindliness, kindling, kindly, kindness
Other definitions for kindle (2 of 2)
kindle2
[ kin-dl ]
/ ËkÉȘn dl /
verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling.
(of animals, especially rabbits) to bear (young); produce (offspring).
verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling.
(of animals, especially rabbits) to give birth, as to a litter.
noun
a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc.
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How to use kindle in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for kindle (1 of 2)
kindle
/ (ËkÉȘndÉl) /
verb
to set alight or start to burn
to arouse or be arousedthe project kindled his interest
to make or become bright
Derived forms of kindle
kindler, nounWord Origin for kindle
C12: from Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norse kyndill candle
British Dictionary definitions for kindle (2 of 2)
Kindle
/ (ËkÉȘndÉl) /
noun
trademark a portable electronic device for downloading and reading books
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