enkindle

• Verbo pouco comum ou literário que significa acender, atear fogo ou inflamar; em sentido figurado, despertar ou provocar emoções e paixões intensas.

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.

   Acender

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

   Sinônimosfireigniteinflamekindlelight

   Antônimosdouseextinguishquenchsmothersnuff

2. Arouse or inspireC2formal

   To stir up strong feelings, emotions, or interest.

   Despertar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosarouseawakenexciteigniteinflameinspirekindleprovokestimulatestir

   Antônimosdampenextinguishquenchstiflesuppress