verb (used with or without object), en·kin·dled, en·kin·dling.
- to kindle into flame, ardor, activity, etc.
verb (tr)
- to set on fire; kindle
- to excite to activity or ardour; arouse
1540s (literal), 1580s (figurative), from en- (1) + kindle. Related: Enkindled; enkindling.