enkindle

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verb

Definition of ENKINDLE

to set (something) on fire <see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs>

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

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

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