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enkindle

verb

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
NK
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

  1. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

    “arouse pity”

verb

  1. cause to start burning

    “The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds”

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Example Sentences

arouse pity
raise a smile
evoke sympathy
The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds

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