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to kindle
Example
The camper carefully arranged the dry leaves and twigs to kindle a small fire for cooking.
The ancient villagers relied on friction to kindle fire, rubbing sticks together until sparks appeared.
The explorer struggled to find dry wood to kindle a fire during the rainy camping trip.
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to awaken feelings and sentiments
Transitive: to kindle a feeling
Example
The heartfelt letter from her long-lost friend kindled a sense of joy and nostalgia within her.
The act of kindness from a stranger on a difficult day kindled a spark of hope and restored her faith in humanity.
A sincere apology can kindle forgiveness and repair strained relationships.
Kindle
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a group of young animals, such as a litter of rabbits or a group of kittens born to the same mother at the same time