kindle (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkɪndl/
Definition
To start to burn or to cause to start burning.
Examples
The dry wood was easy to kindle.
He used a match to kindle the fire.
The flames kindled quickly in the dry grass.
How to Use kindle
- kindle a fire (collocation)
- To start a fire. — "It took him a while to kindle a fire in the damp wood."
- kindle hope (collocation)
- To inspire hope. — "The news of the rescue kindled hope among the survivors."
- kindle interest (collocation)
- To arouse interest. — "The teacher's enthusiasm kindled his interest in history."
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