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🔥kindle

verb
/ˈkɪndl̩/
kindergarten kindly
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Meaning

To start a fire or to inspire a feeling or emotion.
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire

Example Sentences

The speech kindled hope in the audience.

She kindled the campfire with dry wood.

Example Expressions

kindle a flame

Synonyms

ignite, spark, inspire, arouse, inflame, light
Entry 1
ignite, spark, inspire, arouse, inflame
Entry 2
ignite, light, spark, inspire

Antonyms

extinguish, suppress, quench, dampen
Entry 1
extinguish, suppress, quench
Entry 2
extinguish, quench, dampen, suppress

Collocations

kindle a fire, kindle interest, kindle hope, kindle fire, kindle passion, kindle flames
Entry 1
kindle a fire, kindle interest, kindle hope
Entry 2
kindle fire, kindle interest, kindle passion, kindle flames

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