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kindle
(definition 1)
/ˈkɪnd(ə)l/
verb
[with object]
1 Set (something) on fire.
1.1 Arouse or inspire (an emotion or feeling)
1.2 no object (of an emotion) be aroused.
1.3 no object Become impassioned or excited.
Origin
Middle English: based on Old Norse kynda, influenced by Old Norse kindill ‘candle, torch’.
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After John kindled the campfire, he renewed his attempts to kindle his romance with Sally.
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