kindle
kindle
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "kindle" is /ˈkɪndl/.
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
First syllable:
/k/: a voiceless velar stop sound
/ɪ/: a short front unrounded vowel sound
/n/: a voiced alveolar nasal sound
Second syllable:
/d/: a voiced alveolar stop sound
/l/: a voiced alveolar lateral liquid sound
Word Form Variations
Verb:
Present tense: kindle
Past tense: kindled
Past participle: kindled
Present participle: kindling
Noun:
Singular: kindle
Plural: kindles
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Verb
Definition: To ignite or set fire to something; to start or cause something to grow or develop.
Synonyms: ignite, light, spark, inflame, arouse
Antonyms: extinguish, quench, douse, stifle, suppress
Noun
Definition: A small portable device used for reading electronic books.
Synonyms: e-reader, ebook reader
Antonyms: (not applicable)
Adjective
Definition: Eager, enthusiastic, or passionate about something.
Synonyms: ardent, fervent, zealous, avid
Antonyms: indifferent, apathetic, lukewarm, unenthusiastic
Examples of Use
Books
"He kindled a fire in the hearth." (Shakespeare, Henry V)
"The novel kindled a passion for history in me." (Unknown)
Newspapers
"The wildfire was kindled by a lightning strike." (The New York Times)
"The protest kindled a national debate on racial injustice." (The Washington Post)
Online Publications
"Kindle your creativity with these writing prompts." (Medium)
"How to kindle a love of reading in your child." (The Guardian)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
Song: "Kindling" by The Lumineers
Movie: Kindling (2016 documentary)
Video game: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (where you can kindle ancient shrines)
General Public Discourse
"I need to kindle a fire in my fireplace." (Everyday conversation)
"The speaker's words kindled a sense of hope in the audience." (Public speech)
"She kindled a flame of curiosity in me." (Personal anecdote)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Kindle
"Kindle all the lamps that are within you." (Henry David Thoreau)
"A single spark can ignite a thousand flames." (Chinese proverb)
"Love is a fire that kindles a thousand lights." (Rumi)
"The winds of adversity kindle the flame of inner strength." (Anonymous)
"The spirit of man is a fire that must be kindled." (Anonymous)
"Great minds kindle the light in others." (Anonymous)
"Ignite the spark within you and watch it grow into a blazing fire." (Anonymous)
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the kindling of a fire." (William Butler Yeats)
"Kindle the flame of your dreams." (Anonymous)
"A single spark can ignite a fire that will never be extinguished." (Anonymous)
Etymology
The word "kindle" comes from the Old English word "cyndlan," which means "to ignite, set on fire." This word was made up of two parts: "cyn," which means "kind" or "nature," and "lan," which means "to cause." So, "cyndlan" literally meant "to cause something to be of its kind or nature," which in this case meant to cause something to catch fire.
The first known use of "kindle" in English was in the 13th century. It was used to describe the act of igniting a fire or setting something ablaze. Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include the idea of starting or causing something to grow or develop.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Kindle
Common Phrases:
Kindle a flame: To ignite or start something, especially a feeling or emotion.
Kindle a fire: To start or ignite a fire, or to cause something to grow or develop.
Kindle a spark: To start or ignite something, especially a feeling or emotion.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
Kindle the embers of hope: To reawaken or revive a feeling or emotion that has been dormant.
Kindle the flame of passion: To ignite or intensify a strong feeling or emotion.
Kindle the embers of love: To reawaken or revive a feeling of love that has been dormant.
Idioms with Synonyms:
Fan the flames: To intensify or make something worse (similar to "kindle the flames")
Fuel the fire: To intensify or make something worse (similar to "kindle the flames")
Pour oil on troubled waters: To calm a situation or conflict (opposite of "kindle the flames")
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Source Information
Definition of kindle from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
