English · Word Candidate

kindle

/ˈkɪn.dəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: kindles · kindling · kindled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

Verb

If a person kindle a fire in the house of another person, let him pay for the house to the owner, if it be burned.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

Verb

He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Verb

ORLANDO Are you native of this place? ROSALIND As the cony that you see dwell where she is kindled.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

pregnant

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “kindle” mean?

To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

Is “kindle” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.