Definition of kindle
kindled
;kindling
play \ˈkin(d)-liŋ, ˈkin-dəl-iŋ\transitive verb
1 : to start (a fire) burning : light using dry twigs to kindle a fire
2a : to stir up : arouse kindle a child's interest in artb : to bring into being : start
3 : to cause to glow : illuminate animation kindling his pale face — A. J. Cronin
intransitive verb
1 : to catch fire : begin to burn waiting for the fire to kindle
2a : to flare up … their mutual resentment again kindled … — Edward Gibbonb : 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
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Origin and Etymology of kindle
Middle English, probably modification of Old Norse kynda; akin to Old High German cuntesal fire
First Known Use: 13th century
kindle
Definition of kindle
kindled
;kindling
transitive verb
: bear 2a —used especially of a rabbit
intransitive verb
: to bring forth young —used especially of a rabbit
Origin and Etymology of kindle
Middle English, from kindle young animal, probably from kinde, noun, kind
First Known Use: 13th century
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kindled
;kindling
: to bring forth young—used chiefly of a rabbit
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