Kindle

Quick meaning: Kindle is a verb meaning (transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

Meaning

(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

More Meanings

1. (transitive, figurative) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
2. (intransitive, figurative) To begin to grow or take hold.
3. (intransitive, of a rabbit or hare) To bring forth young; to give birth.
4. (of an animal) pregnant
5. (rare, collective) A group of kittens.

Example Sentences

He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.

A Svveet diſorder in the dreſſe / Kindles in cloathes a vvantonneſſe: […]

The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum […]

If a person kindle a fire in the house of another person, let him pay for the house to the owner, if it be burned.

Word Forms

• kindles
• kindling
• kindled

Synonyms for kindle

Depending on context, synonyms include aflame, alight, conflagrate, fire, ignite, inflame.

Antonyms for kindle

Common opposites include douse, extinguish, put out, quench, dampen.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include enkindle, fire, raise, arouse, elicit, provoke.

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