Meaning & use
kindle
To start a fire burning, or figuratively to arouse a feeling or interest.
See it in a sentence
He used dry leaves and small twigs to kindle the campfire before dark.
Her teacher's enthusiasm helped kindle a lifelong interest in astronomy.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively with abstract nouns like "interest," "hope," or "passion" rather than a literal fire.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
extinguish
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