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kindle1

Syllabification: (kin·dle)
Pronunciation: /ˈkindl/
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Definition of kindle

verb

[with object]
  • light or set on fire.
  • arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling):a love of art was kindled in me
  • [no object] (of an emotion) be aroused:she hesitated, suspicion kindling within her
  • [no object] become impassioned or excited:the young man kindled at once

Derivatives

kindler

noun

Origin:

Middle English: based on Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norse kindill 'candle, torch'

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