enkindled Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cause to start burning
    inflame; kindle; enkindle; conflagrate.
    • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
  2. verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
    • arouse pity
    • raise a smile
    • evoke sympathy
  3. adjective satellite set afire
    ignited; kindled.
    • the ignited paper
    • a kindled fire

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