Ignite vs. Kindle

Igniteverb

(transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)

Kindleverb

(transitive) To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

Igniteverb

(transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger

Kindleverb

To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

‘He kindled an enthusiasm for the project in his fellow workers.’;

Igniteverb

(intransitive) to commence burning.

Kindleverb

To begin to grow or take hold.

Igniteverb

To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

‘to ignite iron or platinum’;

Kindleverb

To bring forth young; to give birth.

Igniteverb

To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.

Kindlenoun

A group of kittens.

‘A kindle of kittens.’;

Igniteverb

To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; - often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as, to ignite iron or platinum.

Kindleadjective

(of an animal) pregnant

Igniteverb

To take fire; to begin to burn.

Kindleverb

To bring forth young.

‘The poor beast had but lately kindled.’;

Igniteverb

cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat;

‘Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter’; ‘Light a cigarette’;

Kindleverb

To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to kindle a match, or shavings.

‘His breath kindleth coals.’;

Igniteverb

start to burn or burst into flames;

‘Marsh gases ignited suddenly’; ‘The oily rags combusted spontaneously’;

Kindleverb

Fig.: To inflame, as the passions; to rouse; to provoke; to excite to action; to heat; to fire; to animate; to incite; as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle the flame of love, or love into a flame.

‘So is a contentious man to kindle strife.’; ‘Nothing remains but that I kindle the boy thither.’; ‘Kindling her undazzled eyes at the full midday beam.’; ‘Could swell the soul to rage, or kindle soft desire.’;

Igniteverb

arouse or excite feelings and passions;

‘The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor’; ‘The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world’; ‘Wake old feelings of hatred’;

Kindleverb

To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.

‘When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.’;

Kindleverb

To begin to be excited; to grow warm or animated; to be roused or exasperated.

‘On all occasions where forbearance might be called for, the Briton kindles, and the Christian gives way.’;

Kindleverb

catch fire;

‘The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles’;

Kindleverb

cause to start burning;

‘The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds’;

Kindleverb

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);

‘arouse pity’; ‘raise a smile’; ‘evoke sympathy’;