kindle meaning and definition

KINDLE verb

Definition of kindle (verb)

1. catch fire
   • "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"
   • synonyms: inflame
2. cause to start burning
   • "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"
   • synonyms: conflagrate, enkindle, inflame
3. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
   • "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy"
   • synonyms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, provoke, raise