kindling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun material for starting a fire
   punk; touchwood; tinder; spunk.
   
2. noun the act of setting something on fire
   firing; lighting; ignition; inflammation.
   
3. verb catch fire
   kindle; inflame.
   
   • The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
4. verb cause to start burning
   inflame; kindle; enkindle; conflagrate.
   
   • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
5. verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
   raise; fire; enkindle; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
   
   • arouse pity
   • raise a smile
   • evoke sympathy

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