enkindle

[ en-kin-dl ]

verb (used with or without object)

, en·kin·dled, en·kin·dling.

1. to kindle into flame, ardor, activity, etc.

enkindle

/ ɪnˈkɪndəl /

verb

1. to set on fire; kindle
2. to excite to activity or ardour; arouse

Derived Forms

• enˈkindler, noun

Other Words From

• en·kindler noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of enkindle¹

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

Example Sentences

His father gave him lessons about it but then stopped: “He could not enkindle in the heart of the child what was ashes in his own.”

From New York Times

Minardi fought to enkindle the Catholic faith in youth — and he never gave up for the 70 years he was Ozzano’s parish priest, until coronavirus killed him at 94.

From Washington Times

That he could not enkindle in the heart of the child what was ashes in his own.

From Literature

Perhaps Northam’s ads are intended to enkindle progressives, but that should be done by the president’s daily reminders of his existence.

From Washington Post

Friendly and exuberant “Let your wisdom enkindle others” “Looking forward for an everlasting scientific relationship!”

From Nature