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enkindle

verb en·kin·dle \in-ˈkin-dəl, en-\

Definition of ENKINDLE

transitive verb
1
:  to set (as fuel) on fire
2
:  to make bright and glowing
intransitive verb
:  to take fire :  flame
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First Known Use of ENKINDLE

1542

Related to ENKINDLE

Synonyms
burn, fire, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, light, torch
Antonyms
douse (also dowse), extinguish, put out, quench, snuff (out)

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