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- Dictionaryenkindle/ɪnˈkɪnd(ə)l/
verb
- 1. set on fire: "the glare from its enkindled roof illumined its innermost recesses"
- 2. arouse or inspire (an emotion): "fresh remembrance of vexation must still enkindle rage"
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The meaning of ENKINDLE is to set (something, such as fuel) on fire : to cause to ignite.
Enkindle definition: to kindle into flame, ardor, activity, etc.. See examples of ENKINDLE used in a sentence.
2 meanings: 1. obsolete to set on fire; kindle 2. to excite to activity or ardour; arouse.... Click for more definitions.
Define enkindle. enkindle synonyms, enkindle pronunciation, enkindle translation, English dictionary definition of enkindle. v. en·kin·dled , en·kin·dling , en·kin·dles v. tr. 1. To set afire; light. 2. To incite; arouse. 3. To make luminous and glowing. v. intr. To catch fire....
Definitions of enkindle. verb. cause to start burning. synonyms: conflagrate, inflame, kindle. see more. verb. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) synonyms: arouse, elicit, evoke, fire, kindle, pique, provoke, raise. see more.
Apr 24, 2023 · enkindle (third-person singular simple present enkindles, present participle enkindling, simple past and past participle enkindled) ( archaic, transitive) To kindle; to arouse or evoke .
Synonyms for ENKINDLE: burn, ignite, kindle, scorch, inflame, illumine, light, enflame; Antonyms of ENKINDLE: extinguish, quench, douse, put out, smother, choke, snuff (out), suffocate
A complete guide to the word "ENKINDLE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
2 senses: 1. obsolete to set on fire; kindle 2. to excite to activity or ardour; arouse.... Click for more definitions.
The word 'enkindle' is correct and usable in written English. It can be used as a verb meaning to set aflame or to inspire enthusiasm or excitement. Example: The actor's passionate speech about the cause enkindled the audience.
