kindle

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Synonyms 1.4.2 Antonyms 1.4.3 Translations 1.5 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old Norse kynda

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkɪndl/, SAMPA: /"kIndl/
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• Rhymes: -ɪndəl

[edit] Noun

kindle (plural kindles)

1. (obsolete) A collective term for a group of kittens.

   A kindle of kittens.

[edit] Verb

to kindle (third-person singular simple present kindles, present participle kindling, simple past and past participle kindled)

1. (transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch).

   Please kindle a fire in the barbecue.

2. (transitive) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

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

[edit] Synonyms

• (to start a fire): ignite
• (to arouse): arouse, inspire

[edit] Antonyms

• (to start a fire): douse, extinguish
• (to arouse): dampen

[edit] Translations

[edit] Related terms

• kindling
• rekindle