Sekirov Dictionary

kindle

/ˈkɪn.dəl/

verb 4
adjective 1
noun 1
forms 6
phrases 2

verb4

•
To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
- If a person kindle a fire in the house of another person, let him pay for the house to the owner, if it be burned. — 1841
•
(figurative) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
- He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.
•
(figurative) To begin to grow or take hold.
- The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum […] — 1749
•
To bring forth young; to give birth.
- ORLANDO Are you native of this place? ROSALIND As the cony that you see dwell where she is kindled. — 1598

adjective1

pregnant

noun1

•
(rare) A group, usually a litter, of kittens, or sometimes cats more generally.
- A kindle of kittens.

forms

kindled · ykindled · kindling · kindles · kindleth · kindlest

Phrases with kindle

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