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kindled

/ˈkɪndəld/

Translations

kindleverb

kindled

Past Simple

kindled

Past Simple

kindled

Past Participle

kindling

Gerund

/ˈkɪndəl/

The dry wood kindled easily.

Сухая древесина легко воспламенялась.

She kindled the lamp with a match.

Она зажгла лампу спичкой.

He used dry leaves to kindle the fire.

Он использовал сухие листья, чтобы разжигать огонь.

Additional translations

Synonyms

kindleverb

To start a fire; to ignite.

He used dry leaves and twigs to kindle the campfire.

To arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling.

The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love for science in her students.

To become aroused or animated.

As the debate progressed, his interest kindled and he joined the discussion.

To begin to burn or catch fire (intransitive).

Damp logs will never kindle without kindling wood.