kindle

[ kin-dl ]

/ ˈkɪn dl /

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verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

to start (a fire); cause (a flame, blaze, etc.) to begin burning.

to set fire to or ignite (fuel or any combustible matter).

to excite; stir up or set going; animate; rouse; inflame: He kindled their hopes of victory.

to light up, illuminate, or make bright: Happiness kindled her eyes.

verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

to begin to burn, as combustible matter, a light, fire, or flame.

to become aroused or animated.

to become lighted up, bright, or glowing, as the sky at dawn or the eyes with ardor.

Origin of kindle

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English kindlen, from Old Norse kynda (compare Old Norse kindill “torch, candle”) + -le

SYNONYMS FOR kindle

1-3 fire, light.

3 arouse, awaken, bestir, incite, stimulate.

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synonym study for kindle

1-3. Kindle, ignite, inflame literally mean to set something on fire. To kindle is to cause something gradually to begin burning; it is often used figuratively: to kindle logs; to kindle someone's interest. To ignite is to set something on fire with a sudden burst of flame; it too is often used figuratively: to ignite straw; to ignite dangerous hatreds. Inflame is most often used figuratively, meaning to intensify, excite, or rouse: to inflame passions.

OTHER WORDS FROM kindle

kindler, noun

Words nearby kindle

kinda, kindergarten, kindergartner, kindhearted, kindjal, kindle, kindless, kindliness, kindling, kindly, kindness

Definition for kindle (2 of 2)

kindle²

[ kin-dl ]

/ ˈkɪn dl /

verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

(of animals, especially rabbits) to bear (young); produce (offspring).

verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

(of animals, especially rabbits) to give birth, as to a litter.

noun

a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc.

Origin of kindle

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English kindelen, verb use of kindel “offspring, young,” equivalent to kind- (Old English gecynd “offspring”) + -el; see -le, kind²

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Example sentences from the Web for kindle

There will be an issue of the New York Times and magazines, an iPhone and Kindle, metro cards and subway maintenance signs.
New York’s Century-Old Time Capsule Is a Dud|Justin Jones|October 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
You can download the Kindle App for free on your desktop or laptop computer, smart phone or tablet.
The Stacks: The Day ‘The Big Lebowski’ Came to Life|Alex Belth|July 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mostly now on kindle, because it's so much easier to read more than one book at the same time.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Literary Lagos|Henry Krempels|March 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If you want to kindle the memories of the war, you will find such reminders everywhere—even in the unlikeliest of places.
Going Back to Vietnam Is Sometimes Amusing, Often Fraught, and Always Surreal|Jeff Greenfield|March 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

They then kindle fire, ground corn, prepare dinner and lunch for the next day.
The ‘12 Years a Slave’ Book Shows Slavery As Even More Appalling Than In the Film|Jimmy So|October 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It was a difficult matter to kindle it, though, and still more to keep it alight.
In Search of the Castaways|Jules Verne
For a long time there was a doubt about whether it would be safe to kindle this fire.
The Forest Exiles|Mayne Reid
A miner's son is chosen to shake Europe, and a cobbler to kindle anew the missionary fires of Christendom.
Quiet Talks on Power|S.D. Gordon
It was the work, however, but of a few minutes to kindle an enormous wood fire, in front of which we soon became dry and warm.
Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching|M. E. Haworth
Colonel Audenreid, aide-de-camp, was provoked to find that his valise of nice shirts had been used to kindle the fire.
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman

British Dictionary definitions for kindle (1 of 2)

kindle

/ (ˈkɪndəl) /

verb

to set alight or start to burn

to arouse or be arousedthe project kindled his interest

to make or become bright

Derived forms of kindle

kindler, noun

Word Origin for kindle

C12: from Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norse kyndill candle

British Dictionary definitions for kindle (2 of 2)

Kindle

/ (ˈkɪndəl) /

noun

trademark a portable electronic device for downloading and reading books

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	kindle
释义	kindle ¹ [ kin-dl ] / ˈkɪn dl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR kindle ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling. to start (a fire); cause (a flame, blaze, etc.) to begin burning. to set fire to or ignite (fuel or any combustible matter). to excite; stir up or set going; animate; rouse; inflame: He kindled their hopes of victory. to light up, illuminate, or make bright: Happiness kindled her eyes. verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling. to begin to burn, as combustible matter, a light, fire, or flame. to become aroused or animated. to become lighted up, bright, or glowing, as the sky at dawn or the eyes with ardor. Origin of kindle ¹ First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English kindlen, from Old Norse kynda (compare Old Norse kindill “torch, candle”) + -le SYNONYMS FOR kindle 1-3 fire, light. 3 arouse, awaken, bestir, incite, stimulate. SEE SYNONYMS FOR kindle ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for kindle 1-3. Kindle, ignite, inflame literally mean to set something on fire. To kindle is to cause something gradually to begin burning; it is often used figuratively: to kindle logs; to kindle someone's interest. To ignite is to set something on fire with a sudden burst of flame; it too is often used figuratively: to ignite straw; to ignite dangerous hatreds. Inflame is most often used figuratively, meaning to intensify, excite, or rouse: to inflame passions. OTHER WORDS FROM kindle kindler, noun Words nearby kindle kinda, kindergarten, kindergartner, kindhearted, kindjal, kindle, kindless, kindliness, kindling, kindly, kindness Definition for kindle (2 of 2) kindle² [ kin-dl ] / ˈkɪn dl / verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling. (of animals, especially rabbits) to bear (young); produce (offspring). verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling. (of animals, especially rabbits) to give birth, as to a litter. noun a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc. Origin of kindle ² First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English kindelen, verb use of kindel “offspring, young,” equivalent to kind- (Old English gecynd “offspring”) + -el; see -le, kind² Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for kindle There will be an issue of the New York Times and magazines, an iPhone and Kindle, metro cards and subway maintenance signs. New York’s Century-Old Time Capsule Is a Dud\|Justin Jones\|October 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST You can download the Kindle App for free on your desktop or laptop computer, smart phone or tablet. The Stacks: The Day ‘The Big Lebowski’ Came to Life\|Alex Belth\|July 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mostly now on kindle, because it's so much easier to read more than one book at the same time. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Literary Lagos\|Henry Krempels\|March 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If you want to kindle the memories of the war, you will find such reminders everywhere—even in the unlikeliest of places. Going Back to Vietnam Is Sometimes Amusing, Often Fraught, and Always Surreal\|Jeff Greenfield\|March 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST They then kindle fire, ground corn, prepare dinner and lunch for the next day. The ‘12 Years a Slave’ Book Shows Slavery As Even More Appalling Than In the Film\|Jimmy So\|October 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST It was a difficult matter to kindle it, though, and still more to keep it alight. In Search of the Castaways\|Jules Verne For a long time there was a doubt about whether it would be safe to kindle this fire. The Forest Exiles\|Mayne Reid A miner's son is chosen to shake Europe, and a cobbler to kindle anew the missionary fires of Christendom. Quiet Talks on Power\|S.D. Gordon It was the work, however, but of a few minutes to kindle an enormous wood fire, in front of which we soon became dry and warm. Road Scrapings: Coaches and Coaching\|M. E. Haworth Colonel Audenreid, aide-de-camp, was provoked to find that his valise of nice shirts had been used to kindle the fire. The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete\|William T. Sherman British Dictionary definitions for kindle (1 of 2) kindle / (ˈkɪndəl) / verb to set alight or start to burn to arouse or be arousedthe project kindled his interest to make or become bright Derived forms of kindle kindler, noun Word Origin for kindle C12: from Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norse kyndill candle British Dictionary definitions for kindle (2 of 2) Kindle / (ˈkɪndəl) / noun trademark a portable electronic device for downloading and reading books Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to kindle ignite, inflame, work up, awaken, rouse, inspire, arouse, whet, sharpen, provoke, stir, stimulate, foment, fire, light, burn, flame, blaze, flare, glow
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kindle

verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

Origin of kindle

SYNONYMS FOR kindle

synonym study for kindle

OTHER WORDS FROM kindle

Words nearby kindle

Definition for kindle (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

verb (used without object), kin·dled, kin·dling.

noun

Origin of kindle

Example sentences from the Web for kindle

British Dictionary definitions for kindle (1 of 2)

verb

Derived forms of kindle

Word Origin for kindle

British Dictionary definitions for kindle (2 of 2)

noun

Words related to kindle