Collocations for "kindle"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "kindle" in context.
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kindle
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- use [dryer lint, dry leaves, twigs] to kindle a fire
- kindled a fire [with, using] [dryer lint]
- trying to kindle a fire
- kindled her interest in [music, science, art, soccer]
- kindled my love for [music]
- kindled [the, their] flame of passion
- has hopes of kindling [a romance, interest]
- managed to kindle their [emotions, curiosity]
- [fury, rage] kindled in his eyes
- a kindle of kittens