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• Gehobener oder veralteter Ausdruck dafür, etwas anzuzünden oder in Brand zu setzen; im übertragenen Sinn auch, starke Gefühle, Leidenschaften oder Begeisterung zu entfachen.

An archaic verb meaning to set on fire, ignite, or to arouse strong emotions or passions.

1. Set on fireC2formal

   To cause something to begin burning; to ignite.

   Anzünden

   • The sparks enkindled the dry leaves.
   • He used a match to enkindle the campfire.
   • The strong wind helped enkindle the flames.

   Synonymefireigniteinflamekindlelight

   Antonymedouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

2. Arouse or inspireC2formal

   To stir up strong feelings, emotions, or interest.

   Entfachen

   • Her speech enkindled a sense of hope in the audience.
   • The teacher's passion enkindled a love of learning in her students.
   • The revolutionary ideas enkindled a desire for change.

   Synonymearouseawakenexciteigniteinflameinspirekindleprovokestimulatestir

   Antonymedampenextinguishquenchstiflesuppress