KINDLE


Meaning of KINDLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkɪndl ]

v. 1 tr. light or set on fire (a flame, fire, substance, etc.). 2 intr. catch fire, burst into flame. 3 tr. arouse or inspire (kindle enthusiasm for the project; kindle jealousy in a rival). 4 intr. (usu. foll. by to) respond, react (to a person, an action, etc.) (kindle to his courage). 5 intr. become animated, glow with passion etc. (her imagination kindled). 6 tr. & intr. make or become bright (kindle the embers to a glow). øøkindler n. [ME f. ON kynda, kindle: cf. ON kindill candle, torch]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.