kindlest

Verb (1)

kindle (third-person singular simple present kindles, present participle kindling, simple past and past participle kindled)

1. (transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
   • If a person kindle a fire in the house of another person, let him pay for the house to the owner, if it be burned.1841, Ancient Laws and Institutes of Wales, page 336

   Synonyms:

   fire, ignite, inflame, set on fire

   Antonyms:

   douse, extinguish

2. (figuratively, transitive) To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
   • He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.

   Synonyms:

   arouse, inspire, animate, awaken, beghast, leaven, bright, brighten, cheer, energize

   Antonyms:

   dampen

3. (figuratively, intransitive) To begin to grow or take hold.
   • The doctor now interposed, and prevented the effects of a wrath which was kindling between Jones and Thwackum […]1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC

Verb (2)

kindle (third-person singular simple present kindles, present participle kindling, simple past and past participle kindled)

1. (intransitive) To bring forth young; to give birth.
   • ORLANDO Are you native of this place?
     ROSALIND As the cony that you see
     dwell where she is kindled.c. 1598–1600 (date written), William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...

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