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单词 enkindle
释义

enkindle

verb

en·​kin·​dle in-ˈkin-dᵊl How to pronounce enkindle (audio)
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enkindled; enkindling; enkindles

transitive verb

1
: to set (something, such as fuel) on fire : to cause to ignite
2
: to make bright and glowing

intransitive verb

: to take fire : flame

Synonyms

  • burn
  • fire
  • ignite
  • inflame
  • enflame
  • kindle
  • light
  • torch
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Example Sentences

see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

enkindle

verb

as in to burn
to set (something) on fire see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • burn
  • ignite
  • kindle
  • illumine
  • scorch
  • inflame
  • light
  • fire
  • enflame
  • torch
  • illuminate
  • bake
  • immolate
  • cook
  • deflagrate
  • scathe
  • incinerate
  • rekindle
  • stoke
  • broil
  • reignite
  • brighten
  • char
  • lighten
  • relight
  • ash
  • frizzle
  • cremate
  • radiate
  • set off
  • irradiate
  • sear
  • kiln
  • scald
  • bank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • extinguish
  • quench
  • douse
  • smother
  • choke
  • suffocate
  • snuff (out)
  • put out
  • dim
  • dowse
  • dull
  • stamp (out)
  • darken
  • blacken
  • obscure
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