Kindle Definition

kĭndl
kindled, kindles, kindling
verb
kindled, kindles, kindling
To give birth to young. Used especially of rabbits.
American Heritage
To set on fire; ignite.
Webster's New World
To light (a fire)
Webster's New World
To catch fire.
Webster's New World
To cause to light up; make bright.
Webster's New World
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noun
A brood or litter, especially of kittens.
American Heritage

(obsolete) A group of kittens.

A kindle of kittens.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Kindle

Noun

Singular:
kindle
Plural:
kindles

Origin of Kindle

  • Middle English kindelen (influenced by kindelen to give birth to, cause) probably from Old Norse kynda

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Middle English kindelen from kindel offspring from Old English gecynd kind2

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old Norse kynda

    From Wiktionary

Kindle Sentence Examples

  • As a teacher he was able not only to impart knowledge, but to kindle enthusiasm.

  • The stormcloud had come upon them, and in every face the fire which Pierre had watched kindle burned up brightly.

  • Both the Kindle and Nook allow readers to share books with other users.

  • They are skilful with the bow and in throwing stones, and they can easily kindle a fire, even in the wet season, by rubbing together two pieces of dry bamboo.

  • With the Wi-Fi turned off, the battery on the basic Kindle lasts for one month.

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Words Starting With

KKIKIN

Words Ending With

ELEDLE

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Words Starting With K and Ending With E

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With K6 Letter Words Ending With E