 enkindle |
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| 1. | [ verb ] cause to start burning | |
| Synonyms: | conflagrate inflame kindle | |
| Examples: | "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds" |
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| Related terms: | ignite rekindle ignition | |
| 2. | [ verb ] call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses | |
| Synonyms: | arouse evoke elicit provoke fire raise kindle | |
| Examples: | "arouse pity" "raise a smile" "evoke sympathy" |
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| Related terms: | make excite overwhelm invite draw interest stimulate hurt upset anger inflame strike_a_chord infatuate rekindle shame prick arousal incitement | |
| Similar spelling: |
enkindled encainide engender enceinte Ensminger enjoin enjoinment ensuing engine enchain |
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