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Kindle
Sounds like
kindul
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Simple meaning
What does Kindle mean?
Kindle means to start or awaken something, like interest or excitement.
Dictionary definition
To start a feeling, interest, or small flame.
Example sentences
Kindle in a sentence
easy
The book helped kindle her love of reading.
medium
A good question can kindle curiosity during a science lesson.
hard
The speaker hoped to kindle confidence in students who were trying something new.
Synonyms
Words like Kindle
sparkUse when something starts interest or excitement.
awakenUse when a feeling or idea begins to grow.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dampenUse when interest or excitement is reduced.
discourageUse when someone makes interest or confidence fade.
Word family
Kindle word family
Base word
kindle
verb
kindles
Starts or awakens now or often.
verb
kindled
Started or awakened in the past.
verb
kindling
Starting or awakening now.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does kindle mean?
Kindle can mean to start a feeling, interest, or excitement.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses kindle correctly?
Kindled means started or awakened in this sentence.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to kindle?
Spark can mean to start interest, much like kindle.
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