kindle

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old Norse kynda

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Singular
kindle

Plural
kindles

kindle (plural kindles)

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

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Infinitive
to kindle

Third person singular
kindles

Simple past
kindled

Past participle
kindled

Present participle
kindling

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.

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