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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
kindles, kindling, kindled |
| definition 1: |
to build or start (a fire).
The campers used twigs and matches to kindle a fire.- synonyms:
- ignite, inflame, light, set fire to
- antonyms:
- extinguish, smother
- similar words:
- burn, enkindle, fire, torch
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| definition 2: |
to set afire.
The flames coming from the house quickly kindled the dry shrubs surrounding it.- synonyms:
- enkindle, ignite, inflame, light, set fire to
- antonyms:
- douse, extinguish
- similar words:
- burn, flame, torch
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| definition 3: |
to arouse, excite, or inspire (a strong feeling or interest).
The speaker's words kindled righteous anger in the crowd.- synonyms:
- arouse, enkindle, ignite, inflame, inspire, rouse
- antonyms:
- extinguish, stifle
- similar words:
- excite, incite, provoke, spur, stir, waken
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| related words: |
activate, arouse, fan, heat, motivate, pick, quicken, spirit, start, stimulate, warm |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to start to burn; catch fire.
- synonyms:
- catch fire, fire, ignite, light
- similar words:
- burn, catch, flame, strike
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| definition 2: |
to become aroused, excited, or inspired with strong feeling.
- synonyms:
- fire, inflame
- similar words:
- arouse, burn, rouse
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| related words: |
heat |
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