enkindle

verb

in-ˈkin-dᵊl How to pronounce enkindle (audio)
Definition of enkindlenext
as in to burn
to set (something) on fire see if you can enkindle some paper in the fireplace while I look for logs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enkindle
  1. burn
  2. ignite
  3. kindle
  4. scorch
  5. inflame
  6. illumine
  7. light
  8. enflame
Verb
  • Thick smoke of burning incense penetrates the room, perfuming everything sacred.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.
    Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
Definition of burn
Verb
  • Mangione's arrest ignited widespread interest online, with users diving deep into his digital footprint.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The platform many trusted to empower everyday investors appeared to side with institutional players, shattering confidence and igniting backlash.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignite
Verb
  • That played helped jump-start the offense, and later in the same drive, the threat of Fields keeping the ball on the zone read helped Warren burst into the end zone to snap the Steelers’ touchdown-less skid and kindle the rally.
    Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Gill says he’s come to realize how many people count on their shows to kindle their Christmas spirit.
    Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of kindle
Verb
  • The fire burned right up to the property line and scorched wooden fence posts and vegetation but firefighters were able to keep the fire from touching the property.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lingering autumn-like warmth not only offers pleasant days for outdoor activities but could also provide some financial relief for local households after the electric bill price hikes that usually happen during the scorching summer months in the city.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of scorch
Verb
  • In plantar fasciitis, the tough tissue at the bottom of the foot that connects the heel to the toes is inflamed.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The tumors contained a high number of lipids, microscopic fatty compounds produced when enzymes break down food, that will likely inflame rather than heal a tumor.
    Christopher O'Donnell, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of inflame
Verb
  • The bar was illumined by candles and an uplit line of mostly esoteric liquors along the full-length mirror against the back wall.
    Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 28 Sep. 2024
  • In a room illumined by the light of a few candles, a group of women with veils over their faces conducts a séance.
    Rhoda Feng, ARTnews.com, 9 Aug. 2024
Definition of illumine
Verb
  • Burning wood and lighting fireworks can raise smoke concentrations.
    Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Make lighting the shamash candle easier with this clever electric lighter.
    Cai Cramer, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of light
Verb
  • This is part of the GOP's plot to keep the rubes enflamed while the party continues to cut taxes for the billionaires and sets its sights on Social Security and Medicare.
    Randy Dotinga, Washington Post, 24 June 2023
  • Others laws have enflamed fears of censorship, too.
    Douglas Soule, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
Definition of enflame
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