kindled Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb catch fire
   kindle; inflame.
   
   • The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
2. verb cause to start burning
   inflame; kindle; enkindle; conflagrate.
   
   • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
3. verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
   raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
   
   • arouse pity
   • raise a smile
   • evoke sympathy
4. adjective satellite set afire
   ignited; enkindled.
   
   • the ignited paper
   • a kindled fire

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