kindle

CEFRC1

/ˈkɪn.dəl/

verb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To start a fire or cause a feeling to begin.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

Examples

  • Corn cobs can be used to kindle a fire.

  • My mother is a whiz on her Kindle.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To begin to grow or take hold.

  2. To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A group of kittens.

More examples

In context

  • Will you buy a Kindle, a Nook or a Kobo eReader?

  • He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.

  • A kindle of kittens.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English kyndelen, from Old Norse kynda (“to inflame”), from Proto-Germanic *kundijaną.