to kindle
Third Person
kindles
Present Participle
kindling
Past Tense
kindled
Past Participle
kindled
1
to set something on fire
transitive
- The camper carefully arranged the dry leaves and twigs to kindle a small fire for cooking.
- The ancient villagers relied on friction to kindle fire, rubbing sticks together until sparks appeared.
- The explorer struggled to find dry wood to kindle a fire during the rainy camping trip.
- The ancient ritual involved using a ceremonial torch to kindle a symbolic fire for the festival.
2
to awaken feelings and sentiments
transitive
- The heartfelt letter from her long-lost friend kindled a sense of joy and nostalgia within her.
- The act of kindness from a stranger on a difficult day kindled a spark of hope and restored her faith in humanity.
- A sincere apology can kindle forgiveness and repair strained relationships.
- A shared love for literature can kindle a deep connection between people with similar interests.
- Inspirational quotes and affirmations can kindle a positive mindset and mental well-being.