Local English word record

kindle

verb · 3 senses

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

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Examples

  • arouse pity
  • raise a smile
  • evoke sympathy

Word relationships

Synonyms

arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke

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