kindle1

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɪnd(ə)l/

verb

[with object]
  • set (something) 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

Derivatives

kindler

noun

Origin:

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