Kindle: meaning, definitions and examples
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kindle
[ ˈkɪnd(ə)l ]
e-reader
A Kindle is a brand of e-readers designed and marketed by Amazon. It allows users to browse, buy, download, and read e-books, newspapers, magazines, and other digital media.
Synonyms
digital reader, e-reader
Examples of usage
- I love reading on my Kindle during my commute.
- She downloaded a new novel on her Kindle last night.
ignite
To kindle means to ignite or set on fire. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of sparking an emotion or feeling.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The campers used dry leaves to kindle a fire in the woods.
- His words kindled a sense of hope in the hearts of the listeners.
Translations
Translations of the word "kindle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acender
- inflamar
- despertar (interesse, emoção)
🇮🇳 जलाना
- प्रज्वलित करना
- उत्तेजित करना
🇩🇪 anzünden
- entfachen
- erwecken (Interesse, Emotion)
🇮🇩 menyalakan
- menyulut
- membangkitkan (minat, emosi)
🇺🇦 запалювати
- розпалювати
- пробуджувати (інтерес, емоції)
🇵🇱 zapalić
- rozpalić
- wzbudzać (zainteresowanie, emocje)
🇯🇵 火をつける (ひをつける)
- 燃え上がらせる (もえあがらせる)
- 呼び起こす (よびおこす) (興味、感情)
🇫🇷 allumer
- enflammer
- éveiller (intérêt, émotion)
🇪🇸 encender
- avivar
- despertar (interés, emoción)
🇹🇷 yakmak
- tutuşturmak
- uyandırmak (ilgi, duygu)
🇰🇷 점화하다
- 불을 붙이다
- 일으키다 (관심, 감정)
🇸🇦 إشعال
- إضرام
- إيقاظ (اهتمام، عاطفة)
🇨🇿 zapálit
- rozdmýchat
- probudit (zájem, emoce)
🇸🇰 zapáliť
- rozohnať
- prebudiť (záujem, emócie)
🇨🇳 点燃 (diǎnrán)
- 激起 (jīqǐ)
- 唤起 (huànqǐ) (兴趣、情感)
🇸🇮 prižgati
- zanetiti
- prebuditi (zanimanje, čustva)
🇮🇸 kveikja
- kynda
- vekja (áhuga, tilfinningar)
🇰🇿 тұтандыру
- жандыру
- ояту (қызығушылық, эмоция)
🇬🇪 ანთება
- ააგიზგიზება
- გაღვიძება (ინტერესი, ემოცია)
🇦🇿 yandırmaq
- alışdırmaq
- oyatmaq (maraq, duyğu)
🇲🇽 encender
- avivar
- despertar (interés, emoción)
Etymology
The word 'kindle' originated from Middle English 'kyndelen,' which means 'to set fire to, enflame.' It has roots in Old Norse 'kynda' and Old English 'cyndan.' The use of 'kindle' has evolved to also represent the Amazon Kindle e-reader, a device that ignites a passion for reading in many individuals.
See also: kind, kinden, kindergarten, kindling, kindly, kindness, kindred, kinds, unkind, unkindly, unkindness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,949, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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