Kindle
/ˈkɪn.dəl/
To kindle means to start a fire or make something burn. It can also mean to ignite feelings of excitement or passion, like when a good book inspires you to dream big.
Examples
- Reading a thrilling mystery novel can kindle a sense of adventure in young readers, sparking their imagination and inspiring them to create their own exciting stories.
- During science class, our teacher used a dramatic experiment to kindle our curiosity about chemistry, showing us how different substances react to create colorful explosions.
- As I watched the sunset paint the sky with vibrant colors, I felt a deep sense of peace that seemed to kindle my appreciation for the beauty of nature all around me.
Synonyms
ignite
light
spark
start
inspire
excite
Antonyms
extinguish
douse
quench
suppress
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