meaning of kindle2
1. To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings.
2. Fig. : To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame.
3. To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.
4. Fig. : To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated.
5. To bring forth young.
6. call forth emotions, feelings, and responses; "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke
">sympathy"
Related Words
kindle | kindled | kindler | kindless | kindliness | kindling | kindly |
