What is the meaning of the word "kindle"?

Definitions:

  1. to call forth an emotion, feeling, or response copy to clipboard verb
    • We hope to kindle enthusiasm for the new changes. copy to clipboard
  2. to catch fire copy to clipboard verb
    • The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles. copy to clipboard
  3. to cause to start burning copy to clipboard verb
    • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds. copy to clipboard

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