🔥enkindle

verb
/ɛnˈkɪndl/

Meaning

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

Example Sentences

The speech enkindled hope in the audience.

Synonyms

ignite, spark, inflame, arouse, inspire

Antonyms

extinguish, suppress, quench

Collocations

enkindle hope, enkindle passion, enkindle fire, enkindle love

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