kindle

Meanings

Verb

• To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
• To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
• To begin to grow or take hold.
• To bring forth young; to give birth.

Noun

• A group of kittens.

Adjective

• pregnant

Related

Similar words

• : ignite
• : arouse, inspire

Opposite words

• : douse, extinguish
• : dampen

Broader meaning words

• clowder, glaring

Origin

• From Middle English kindlen, from Old Norse kynda ("to inflame"), from Proto-Germanic *kundijaną.
• From Middle English kyndel, from kynde + -el. The verb is derived from the noun form by conversion.