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en·kin·dle
 enkindle
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
kIn
d
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transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
enkindles, enkindling, enkindled |
| definition 1: |
to set on fire; ignite.
- similar words:
- burn, fire, inflame, kindle
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| definition 2: |
to arouse or excite; activate.
- similar words:
- arouse, inflame, kindle
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| related words: |
arouse, infect, inflame, kindle, motivate |
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| derivation: |
enkindler (n.) |
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