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kindling

/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ · 8 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. noun

    material for starting a fire

  2. noun

    the act of setting something on fire

  3. verb

    catch fire

    The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles

  4. verb

    cause to start burning

    The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds

  5. verb

    call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

    arouse pity

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