enkindle

en·kin·dle

verb \in-ˈkin-d^əl, en-\

Definition of ENKINDLE

transitive verb

1

: to set (as fuel) on fire

2

: to make bright and glowing

intransitive verb

: to take fire : flame

Examples of ENKINDLE

1. <see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs>

First Known Use of ENKINDLE

1542

Related to ENKINDLE

Synonyms: burn, fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light, torch

Antonyms: douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)

Related Words: immolate; deflagrate; char, frizzle, scorch; bake, broil, cook; ash, cremate, incinerate, kiln; set off; brighten, illuminate, illumine, irradiate, lighten, radiate; scald, scathe, sear; reignite, rekindle, relight; bank, stoke

Near Antonyms: choke, smother, suffocate; stamp (out); blacken, darken, dim, dull, obscure

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