enkindle

verb

en·​kin·​dle in-ˈkin-dᵊl 

en-

enkindled; enkindling; enkindles

transitive verb

1

: to set (something, such as fuel) on fire : to cause to ignite

2

: to make bright and glowing

intransitive verb

: to take fire : flame

Synonyms

• burn
• fire
• ignite
• inflame
• enflame
• kindle
• light
• torch

Examples of enkindle in a Sentence

see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs

Word History

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1