kindle

¹kin·dle

verb \ˈkin-d^əl\

kin·dledkin·dling\ˈkin(d)-liŋ, ˈkin-d^əl-iŋ\

Definition of KINDLE

transitive verb

1

: to start (a fire) burning : light

2

a : to stir up : arouse <kindle interest> b : to bring into being : start

3

: to cause to glow : illuminate

intransitive verb

1

: to catch fire

2

a : to flare up b : to become animated

3

: to become illuminated

— kin·dler \ˈkin(d)-lər, ˈkin-d^əl-ər\ noun

Origin of KINDLE

Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire

First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with KINDLE

bindle, brindle, dwindle, spindle, swindle