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kindle

/ˈkɪndl/
English Definition
v. to start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion
中文释义
点燃，激起
Example Sentence

The professor's vivid descriptions of ancient trade routes kindled a lasting curiosity about cultural exchange in her students.

教授对古代贸易路线的生动描述激发了学生们对文化交流的持久好奇心。

Synonyms
ignite arouse provoke
Antonyms
extinguish suppress
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
kind(type) + le → make have a glowing feeling, kindle.
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “kindle”?

  1. A To shorten by cutting off.
  2. B To suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument
  3. C Control, hold back
  4. D To start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion
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D — To start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion. “kindle” means to start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion”?

  1. A kindle
  2. B postulate
  3. C restrain
  4. D truncate
Show answer

A — kindle. “kindle” means to start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion.

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Common questions about “kindle”

What does “kindle” mean?

kindle — to start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion. In Chinese: 点燃，激起.

How do you pronounce “kindle”?

kindle is pronounced /ˈkɪndl/.

How is “kindle” used in a sentence?

The professor's vivid descriptions of ancient trade routes kindled a lasting curiosity about cultural exchange in her students. (教授对古代贸易路线的生动描述激发了学生们对文化交流的持久好奇心。)

What are synonyms for “kindle”?

ignite, arouse, provoke — all close in meaning to kindle (to start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion).

What is the opposite of “kindle”?

extinguish, suppress — each the opposite of kindle (to start a fire; ignite; arouse or inspire a feeling or emotion).

Is “kindle” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. kindle is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “kindle”?

kind(type) + le → make have a glowing feeling, kindle.

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