Synonyms of kindle
88 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for kindle is fire. Other synonyms of kindle are light, ignite and aflame. The opposite of kindle is extinguish.
Synonyms and similar words for kindle
verbTo start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
- fireTo set (something, often a building) on fire.
- igniteTo set fire to (something), to light (something).
- inflameTo excite or intensify (a feeling, such as an appetite or passion), especially to an excessive or unnatural level.
- set on fireTo arouse passionate feelings in.
verbTo arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
- arouseTo stimulate or induce (feelings); pique.
- inspire
- animateTo give spirit or vigour to; to stimulate or enliven; to inspirit.
- awaken figurativelyTo bring into action (something previously dormant); to stimulate.
- beghastTo fill with shock, awe, wonder, or amazement; inspire; enthuse.
- leaven
- brightOften followed by up: to cause (someone or something) to be bright (in various senses); to brighten; specifically, to...
- brighten figuratively
- cheerTo infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
- energize
- enliven
- enthuse
- exalt
- exciteTo arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
- fire upTo ignite.
- ginger
- ginger upTo make something more interesting, fun, lively, etc.
- invigorate
- inspirit
- jazz
- livenTo cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.
- liven upTo improve a person's mood by making them more energetic.
- perk up
- quickenTo put (someone or something) in a state of activity or vigour comparable to life; to excite, to rouse.
- spice
- spice up
- stimulateTo arouse an organism to functional activity.
- vitaliseTo make more vigorous; to invigorate or stimulate.
- actuate
- goose
- fuel
- light a fire underTo motivate or encourage (someone) to start sooner or move faster.
- sendTo get one going; move to excitement or rapture; to delight or thrill.
- sting
- bring about
- draw
- drive
- encourage
- egg onTo encourage or coax (a person) to do something, especially something foolhardy or reckless.
- engender
- evoke
- foment
- goad
- impel
- incite
- induce
- instigate
- invoke
- lash
- motiveTo prompt or incite by a motive or motives; to move.
- motivate
- obligate
- oblige
- push
- promote
- prompt
- provoke
- rouseOriginally chiefly followed by up: to cause (an emotional reaction, a feeling, etc.); to excite, to incite, to stir up.
- set off
- spark offTo initiate something by providing the necessary conditions.
- spur
- spur onTo spur or urge (someone) to do something.
- stir
- stir up
- stoke figuratively
- tempt
- urge
- whip up
- abet obsolete
- grill Scotland, US
- move obsolete
- whet obsoleteTo make more keen or to stimulate (someone's appetite, interest, etc.); to hone, to sharpen.
verbMore synonyms
- aflameSynonym of inflame (“to set (something) on fire; (figurative) to intensify or kindle (a feeling, such as appetite or...
- alight
- conflagrateTo set fire to something.
- enkindleTo kindle; to arouse or evoke.
- lightTo set fire to; to set burning.
- light upTo ignite.
- set ablaze
- set afireSynonym of set on fire.
- set aflame
- set alightTo cause (something) to begin to burn.
- set fire
- torch
Opposite of kindle
verbTo start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
verbTo arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
Meaning of kindle
- verb To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
- verb To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).
- verb To begin to grow or take hold.
kindle in other languages
Questions about synonyms of kindle
- What is another word for kindle?
- Kindle has 88 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fire, light, ignite and aflame.
- What is the opposite of kindle?
- The opposite of kindle is extinguish.
- What does kindle mean?
- Kindle means to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
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Adapted from Wiktionary: kindle (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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