Associations to the word «Kindle»

Pictures for the word «Kindle»

Wiktionary

KINDLE, noun. (obsolete) A group of kittens.
KINDLE, verb. (transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
KINDLE, verb. (transitive) (figuratively) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
KINDLE, verb. (obsolete) To bring forth young; to give birth.

Dictionary definition

KINDLE, verb. Catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles".
KINDLE, verb. Cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds".
KINDLE, verb. Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy".

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn