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kindle

/ kindle /
verb

Definitions & Examples

verb Sense 1
cause to start burning
"The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds"
Type of:
ignite light
Kinds of:
rekindle
Derived:
ignition firing lighting kindling inflammation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Somebody ----s somebody PP
verb Sense 2
catch fire
"The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles"
Type of:
flare up
Derived:
ignition firing lighting kindling inflammation
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s
verb Sense 3
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
"arouse pity"
"raise a smile"
"evoke sympathy"
Type of:
make create
Kinds of:
strike a chord touch a chord invite ask for draw
Derived:
incitement incitation provocation evocation induction
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Semantic Complexity
38%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
26
Times Searched
3
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ignite light rekindle flare up make create strike a chord touch a chord invite ask for draw