kindle
verb (1)
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ˈkin-dᵊl-iŋ
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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)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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Verb (1)
ˈkin-dᵊl-ər
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kindle
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Medical Definition of kindle
: to bring forth young —used chiefly of a rabbit
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