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kindler

kin·dle
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kin-dl]
    • /ˈkɪn dl/
    • /ˈkɪn.də.lə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kin-dl]
    • /ˈkɪn dl/

Definitions of kindler word

  • verb with object kindler to start (a fire); cause (a flame, blaze, etc.) to begin burning. 1
  • verb with object kindler to set fire to or ignite (fuel or any combustible matter). 1
  • verb with object kindler to excite; stir up or set going; animate; rouse; inflame: He kindled their hopes of victory. 1
  • verb with object kindler to light up, illuminate, or make bright: Happiness kindled her eyes. 1
  • verb without object kindler to begin to burn, as combustible matter, a light, fire, or flame. 1
  • verb without object kindler to become aroused or animated. 1

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Origin of kindler

First appearance:

before 1150
One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English kindlen < Old Norse kynda; compare Old Norse kindill torch, candle

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Parts of speech for Kindler

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

kindler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

kindler usage trend in Literature

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