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enkindle

/ɪnˈkɪndl/verb

उच्चारण इन्किन्डल

(भावना) जगाना, प्रज्वलित करना, उत्तेजित करना

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verb
  1. 1

    [T] ~ sth literary

    to cause a feeling or an emotion to start, or to become stronger

    (भावना) जगाना, प्रज्वलित करना, उत्तेजित करना

    • His speech enkindled a love of freedom in the young students.
    • The teacher's praise enkindled Radhika's interest in poetry.

    Synonyms arouse kindle awaken inspire stir

    Opposite extinguish quench stifle

  2. 2

    [T] ~ sth literary

    to make something start burning

    आग सुलगाना, प्रज्वलित करना

    • The dry leaves were easily enkindled.

    Synonyms kindle ignite light

    Opposite extinguish douse