Kindle vs. Spark

Kindle vs. Spark — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Kindle and Spark

Kindleverb

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

Sparknoun

A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

Kindleverb

To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

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

Sparknoun

A short or small burst of electrical discharge.

Kindleverb

To begin to grow or take hold.

Sparknoun

A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

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Kindleverb

To bring forth young; to give birth.

Sparknoun

(figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.

Kindlenoun

A group of kittens.

A kindle of kittens.

Sparknoun

(in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.

Kindleadjective

(of an animal) pregnant

Sparknoun

An electrician.

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Kindleverb

catch fire;

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

Sparknoun

A gallant, a foppish young man.

Kindleverb

cause to start burning;

The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds

Sparknoun

A beau, lover.

Kindleverb

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses);

arouse pityraise a smileevoke sympathy

Sparkverb

To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

Sparkverb

(transitive) To light; to kindle.

Sparkverb

(intransitive) To give off a spark or sparks.

Sparkverb

(intransitive) To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.

Sparknoun

a momentary flash of light

Sparknoun

brightness and animation of countenance;

he had a sparkle in his eye

Sparknoun

electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

Sparknoun

a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger;

a spark of interesta spark of decency

Sparknoun

Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918)

Sparknoun

a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction

Sparkverb

put in motion or move to act;

trigger a reactionactuate the circuits

Sparkverb

emit or produce sparks;

A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark