kindle

kindle
I. v. a.
1.
Light, ignite, enkindle, inflame, set fire to, set on fire.
2.
Excite, rouse, awaken, provoke, incite, stimulate, animate, whet, stir up, foment.
3.
Exasperate, excite, provoke, enrage.
II. v. n.
1.
Take fire.
2.
Get excited, grow warm, fly into a passion.
3.
Fire, glow, warm, thrill, stir, start, quicken, become impassioned.

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