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Enkindling

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en⋅kin⋅dle

  [en-kin-dl]
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–verb (used with object), verb (used without object), -dled, -dling.
to kindle into flame, ardor, activity, etc.
Origin:
1540–50; en- 1 + kindle

Related forms:
en⋅kin⋅dler, noun
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en·kin·dle   (ěn-kĭn'dl)   
v.   en·kin·dled, en·kin·dling, en·kin·dles

v.   tr.

  1. To set afire; light.

  2. To incite; arouse.

  3. To make luminous and glowing.

v.   intr.
To catch fire.
en·kin'dler n.
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