Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

enkindle

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.33 in modern English

Syllables: enkin-dle
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To kindle; to arouse or evoke.

Archaic; Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"That, trusted home, might yet enkindle you unto the crown, besides the Thane of Cawdor."
""By them enkindled, every heart grew warm, / "By them excited, all were taught to arm, […]"

Usage

Inflected Forms

enkindles (present, singular) enkindling (participle, present) enkindled (participle, past) enkindled (past)

Derived Forms

enkindler reenkindle unenkindled

Synonyms

inflame set on fire animate awaken electrify enflame enkindle enthrill exagitate excite exhilarate exsuscitate

Questions

What does enkindle mean?: To kindle; to arouse or evoke.

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