kindle

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kindle

(verb)

Meaning

to ignite or inspire

Example

"The teacher aimed to kindle a love for reading in her students."

Synonyms

ignitearouse

Antonyms

extinguishdampen

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'cyndele', related to fire.
Related word forms
  • verb: kindled
  • noun: kindling

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