Kindle

To light or start a fire; to arouse or inflame (a feeling, interest, or emotion).

verb

Kindle

To light or start a fire; to arouse or inflame (a feeling, interest, or emotion).

verb

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Imagine This

When there was a blackout, the couple tried to use their candles to make a fire in the fireplace.

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Sounds Like

KIN-dl

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Looks Like

Candle

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Remember This

Kindle can be used figuratively to mean arousing or stimulating an emotion; the noun 'kindling' refers to small sticks or twigs used to start a fire. Lowercase 'kindle' (verb) differs from the brand name 'Kindle' (Amazon e-reader).

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Other Forms

kindlingnoun

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Connect With

ignite, light, arouse, inflame, spark

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Note

Don't confuse with 'candle' or 'kindred'. The noun form 'kindling' refers to material used to start a fire; 'kindle' is the verb (and in some contexts a noun meaning the act of starting a fire).