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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 |
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1. start burning: to set something alight, or begin to burn
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2. brighten or glow: to begin to glow, or make something begin to glow
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3. ignite emotion or interest: to become aroused, or arouse feelings or interest
  The program kindled his interest in antiquarian books.
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| [12th century. < Old Norse kynda; influenced by Old Norse kyndill "torch, candle"] |
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| kin·dler noun |
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