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kindled

/ˈkɪndl̩d/
Meanings
  • Verb

    1. To set on fire; ignite.

    - "The fireworks were kindled at dusk."
    - "The campers kindled a fire to keep warm."
  • Verb

    2. To arouse or stimulate (an emotion, interest, or memory)

    - "The memory of her lost love was kindled by a song."
    - "The teacher's passionate speech kindled the students' interest in the subject."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɪndl̩d/



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Antonyms

dampen , douse , extinguish
Synonyms

arouse , inspire , ignite
Rhymes
Words rhyming with kindled
tamed , named , shamed , framed
Variants
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kindle , kindled , kindler , kindlers , kindles , kindling
Forms
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kindles, kindled, kindling

Etymology
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Old English cynnelian, from cynne fire; related to kin fire.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'kindled' comes from the Old English word 'cynnelian', which means 'to kindle, set on fire'.

  2. The word 'kindle' is also used in the context of music, particularly in the phrase 'kindle the flames of passion' to describe the arousing effect of music on the listener.

Related Concepts
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  1. ignite: To cause (something) to begin burning or to cause (a reaction, a process, or a situation) to start.

  2. stimulate: To arouse or provoke (an emotion or response)

Culture
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In literature, 'kindled' is often used metaphorically to describe the arousal of emotions or the ignition of passion. In art, it can be depicted as a symbol of new beginnings or transformation.

How to Memorize "kindled"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a match being struck and the flame being kindled.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'kindled' with the feeling of warmth and light that comes from a fire.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym KIN-DEL-ED to remember the definition: Kindle - Ignite, Delight - Arouse emotion

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