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kin·dle [ kínd'l ] (past and past participle kin·dled, present participle kin·dling, 3rd person present singular kin·dles)


transitive and intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. start burning: to set something alight, or begin to burn

2. brighten or glow: to begin to glow, or make something begin to glow

3. ignite emotion or interest: to become aroused, or arouse feelings or interest
The program kindled his interest in antiquarian books.

[12th century. < Old Norse kynda; influenced by Old Norse kyndill "torch, candle"]

kin·dler noun
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