kindle 1 |ˈkindl|verb [ trans. ]light or set on fire.• arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling): a love of art was kindled in me.• [ intrans. ] (of an emotion) be aroused :she hesitated, suspicion kindling within her.• [ intrans. ] become impassioned or excited : the young man kindled at once.ORIGIN Middle English : based on Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norsekindill ‘candle, torch.’
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