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Meaning of Kindle
to start a fire or cause a flame to burn
Definitions
- To start a fire or cause a flame to burn, typically by rubbing two sticks together or using a match
- * To inspire or arouse a particular feeling or reaction, such as enthusiasm or anger
- * To start or initiate a process or activity
Etymology of Kindle
The word "kindle" has its roots in Old English "cyndan", which means "to make a fire" or "to start a flame"
This Old English word is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "kundiz", which is also the source of the Modern German word "kindeln", meaning "to make a fire"
The word "kindle" has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of starting a fire, and later to describe the act of inspiring or arousing a particular feeling or reaction
Example Uses
- The fire was kindled using dry leaves and twigs
- * Her passion for music was kindled at a young age
- * The news kindled a sense of outrage among the community