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Enkindle

To kindle; to arouse or evoke.

📖 Definitions of "Enkindle"

verb

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To kindle; to arouse or evoke.

🔄 Synonyms of "Enkindle"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
elicitverb	To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
evokeverb	(transitive) To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
kindleverb	(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Enkindle"

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Word	Definition
kindleverb	(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
fireverb	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
raiseverb	(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
arouseverb	(transitive) To stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
elicitverb	To evoke, educe (emotions, feelings, responses, etc.); to generate, obtain, or provoke as a response or answer.
provokeverb	(transitive) To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
evokeverb	(transitive) To cause the manifestation of something (emotion, picture, etc.) in someone's mind or imagination.
inkindleverb	Alternative form of enkindle. [(archaic, transitive) To kindle; to arouse or evoke.]
reenkindleverb	(transitive, archaic) To rekindle again.
rekindleverb	(transitive, figurative) To revive.
upkindleverb	(poetic) To kindle upward.
accendverb	(transitive, obsolete) To set on fire; to kindle.
relightverb	(ambitransitive) To light or kindle anew.
emblazenoun	(transitive) To kindle; set ablaze.
enlivenverb	(transitive) To make more lively, cheerful or interesting.
set alightverb	To cause (something) to begin to burn.
sparknoun	A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.
inflameverb	(transitive, figuratively) To kindle or intensify (a feeling, as passion or appetite); to excite to an excessive or unnatural action or heat.
tendverb	(with to) To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
reincenseverb	(transitive, rare) To rekindle.