Another word for kindle

Activate, bring out, and arouse are another word for kindle. Douse, extinguish, and put out are the opposites of kindle. On this page, find 51 synonyms for kindle, parts of speech, and examples of kindle sentences.

Kindle synonyms

"Kindle" means to ignite, start a fire, or arouse interest or enthusiasm, especially in a gradual or gentle manner.

  • Activate
  • Actuate
  • Arouse
  • Awaken
  • Bring out
  • Call forth
  • Call/bring into being
  • Draw forth
  • Encourage
  • Engender
  • Evoke
  • Excite
  • Fire
  • Generate
  • Get going
  • Ignite
  • Incite
  • Induce
  • Inflame
  • Inspire
  • Light
  • Pique
  • Promote
  • Prompt
  • Provoke
  • Put a match to
  • Quicken
  • Rouse
  • Set alight
  • Set burning
  • Set fire to
  • Set going
  • Set light to
  • Set off
  • Set on fire
  • Spark off
  • Spark
  • Spur
  • Start
  • Stimulate
  • Stir up
  • Stir
  • Torch
  • Touch off
  • Touch off
  • Trigger
  • Wake
  • Waken
  • Whet
  • Enkindle

Kindle sentences

  • His stories never fail to kindle imagination.
  • Music has the power to kindle emotions.
  • Her smile could kindle warmth in anyone.
  • The book's opening chapter will kindle curiosity.
  • They hoped the experience would kindle change.

Kindle parts of speech

Verb