Definition of kindle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to start (a fire) burning : light
using dry twigs to kindle a fire
3
: to cause to glow : illuminate
animation kindling his pale face— A. J. Cronin
1
: to catch fire : begin to burn
waiting for the fire to kindle
2a
: to flare up
… their mutual resentment again kindled …— Edward Gibbon
b
: to become animated
no boy will fail to kindle to the struggles of his California youth— Ethna Sheehan
3
: to become illuminated
light kindled in the liquor— Frances G. Patton
kindle
verb (2)
kindled; kindling
Definition of kindle (Entry 2 of 2)
: bear sense 3a
—used especially of a rabbit
: to bring forth young
—used especially of a rabbit
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The first known use of kindle was in the 13th century
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