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enkindle

[ en-kin-dl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with or without object)

, en·kin·dled, en·kin·dling.

enkindle

/ ɪnˈkɪndəl /

First recorded in 1540–50; en- ¹ + kindle ¹

Let us practise these devotions to enkindle in our hearts a true and ardent love for our sorrowful Mother.

Put it upon thy hand, my beloved, and thou shalt see it enkindle.

As may be seen, the mine was charged: a spark would be sufficient to enkindle an immense fire.

True it is that no blowing can enkindle dead coals, and make a flame where was no spark.

Can she there breathe in that which will enkindle noble ambition to love and serve in a world which so needs love and service?

April 18, 2024petrichor

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