kin·dle 1 (k n dl)v. kin·dled, kin·dling, kin·dles v.tr. 1. a. To build or fuel (a fire). b. To set fire to; ignite. 2. To cause to glow; light up: The sunset kindled the skies. 3. To arouse (an emotion, for example): "No spark had yet kindled in him an intellectual passion" (George Eliot). v.intr. 1. To catch fire; burst into flame. 2. To become bright; glow. 3. To become inflamed. 4. To be stirred up; rise. [Middle English kindelen (influenced by kindelen, to give birth to, cause), probably from Old Norse kynda.] kin dler n. |
| kin·dle 2 (kndl) n. A brood or litter, especially of kittens. See Synonyms at flock1. intr.v. kin·dled, kin·dling, kin·dles To give birth to young. Used especially of rabbits. [Middle English kindelen, to give birth to, from kindel, offspring, from Old English gecynd; see kind2.] |
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