English Explanatory Dictionary

enkindle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To kindle; to arouse or evoke.

Word forms

enkindle enkindles enkindling enkindled

Synonyms

inflame set on fire animate awaken electrify enflame enkindle enthrill exagitate excite exhilarate exsuscitate fillip fire fire the blood galvanize gin up ignite intoxicate kindle quicken rouse send set fire to sharpen stir the blood suscitate thrill vitalise wake warm the blood whet wind up work up yerk

Derived words

enkindler reenkindle unenkindled
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