kindle

1. v. t. & i. To bring forth young. Source: opted

2. v. t. To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings. Source: opted

3. v. t. Fig.: To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame. Source: opted

4. v. i. To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame. Source: opted

5. v. i. Fig.: To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated. Source: opted

6. v. catch fire Source: wordnet

7. v. cause to start burning Source: wordnet

8. v. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) Source: wordnet

9. v:100 v. catch fire v. cause to start burning Source: ecdict

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