kindle
/ˈkɪndl/
verb
- To start a fire or cause something to burn.
- It took several matches to kindle the damp wood.
- She used dry leaves to kindle the campfire.
- The hikers learned how to kindle a fire without matches.
- To arouse or inspire a feeling, interest, or emotion.
- The teacher's passion kindled a love of science in her students.
- The old photographs kindled memories of her childhood.
- His speech kindled hope in the hearts of the crowd.
Antonyms
noun
- A group of young animals, especially kittens or rabbits, born to the same mother at the same time.
- The farmer found a kindle of rabbits in the barn.
- The cat gave birth to a kindle of five kittens.
- She watched the kindle of puppies playing in the yard.