kindling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun material for starting a fire
punk; touchwood; tinder; spunk.
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noun the act of setting something on fire
firing; lighting; ignition; inflammation.
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verb catch fire
kindle; inflame.
- The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
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verb cause to start burning
inflame; kindle; enkindle; conflagrate.
- The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
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verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy