kindle

/ˈkɪndl/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
noun
  1. 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.
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