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    kindle - Dictionary definition and meaning for word kindle

    Definition
    (verb) catch fire
    Synonyms : inflame
    Example Sentence
    • The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles
    Definition
    (verb) cause to start burning
    Synonyms : conflagrate , enkindle , inflame
    Example Sentence
    • The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
    Definition
    (verb) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    Synonyms : arouse , elicit , enkindle , evoke , fire , provoke , raise
    Example Sentence
    • arouse pity
    • raise a smile
    • evoke sympathy
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for kindle

kindle sounds like CANDLE..which when lighted can cause something to catch fire.

One had to be KIND in encouraging/inspiring KIDS , other meaning of kindle, inspiring, encourage

kindle sounds like CANDLE; We had a Valentine's Day dinner by candlelight, not to kindle romance but to save electricity.

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with the introduction of KINDLE, AMAZON "Kindled" a fire in the market for E-book Readers. (KINDLE is a trademark name for the popular Amazon's E-Book reader)

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