英英字典: kindle
KK Pronunciation
〔 `kIndl 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˋkindl 〕
Overview of verb kindle
The verb kindle has 3 senses
- kindle, inflame -- (catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles")
- kindle, enkindle, conflagrate, inflame -- (cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds")
- arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke -- (call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy")
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