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Another word for kindle

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Verb

  1. To cause to burn or undergo combustion

    Idioms:
    See also:

    start

    hot

  2. To arouse the emotions of; make ardent

    See also:

    excite

  3. To induce or elicit (a reaction or emotion)

    See also:

    excite

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Another word for kindle

Verb

  1. To start a fire

    See also:

    ignite

    burn

  2. To excite

    See also:

    excite

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Sentence Examples

  • Kindle in all hearts the flame of virtue.

  • " They kindle lights," he says, " as though to one who is in darkness.

  • As a teacher he was able not only to impart knowledge, but to kindle enthusiasm.

  • The stormcloud had come upon them, and in every face the fire which Pierre had watched kindle burned up brightly.

  • There fresh proofs of his prowess only served to kindle against him the rancour of his enemies and the jealousy of the king.

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