enkindle

/in'kindl/
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enkindle

The setting sun enkindled the sky with oranges and reds.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To arouse or evoke (an emotion, feeling, or response): To cause a particular emotion, feeling, or reaction to arise in someone.
    • To ignite or cause to start burning: To set something on fire; to light a flame.
Usage and Examples
  • Verb (Evoke emotions):
    • His passionate speech enkindled a sense of hope in the audience.
    • The tragic story enkindled deep sympathy among the readers.
  • Verb (Ignite a fire):
    • We used dry leaves and twigs to enkindle the campfire.
    • The spark was enough to enkindle the pile of timber.
Advanced Usage
  • "to enkindle interest/curiosity": to spark or stimulate interest or curiosity.
    • The mysterious artifact enkindled the archaeologist's curiosity.
  • "to enkindle debate/controversy": to initiate or provoke a debate or controversy.
    • The new policy enkindled a fierce debate among the members.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kindle (verb): A more common synonym with the same core meanings of starting a fire or arousing an emotion.
    • She kindled the logs in the fireplace.
    • The movie kindled my interest in astronomy.
  • Enkindling (noun/gerund): The act of arousing or igniting.
    • The enkindling of the flames was a delicate process.
Synonyms
  • Arouse: To evoke or awaken a feeling.
  • Evoke: To bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind.
  • Ignite: To start a fire or spark a reaction.
  • Provoke: To stimulate or give rise to a reaction, often strong.
Antonyms
  • Extinguish: To put out a fire; to end an emotion or feeling.
  • Quell: To suppress or pacify a feeling or fire.
  • Dampen: To make less strong or intense.
Notes on Usage
  • Formality: "Enkindle" is a formal and somewhat literary word. In everyday language, "kindle," "arouse," or "ignite" are more frequently used.
  • Connotation: When referring to emotions, it often implies a powerful, stirring, or inspiring beginning. When referring to fire, it is a direct synonym for "ignite."
enkindle

The setting sun enkindled the sky with oranges and reds.

Verb
  1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    • arouse pity
    • raise a smile
    • evoke sympathy
  2. cause to start burning
    • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds

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