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en·kin·dle | \ in-ˈkin-dᵊl 
, en- \
, en- \enkindled; enkindling; enkindles
Definition of enkindle
1 : to set (something, such as fuel) on fire : to cause to ignite
2 : to make bright and glowing
: to take fire : flame
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Synonyms & Antonyms for enkindle
Synonyms
Antonyms
- douse
- (also dowse),
- extinguish,
- put out,
- quench,
- snuff (out)
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The first known use of enkindle was in 1542
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