The difference between Gleam and Kindle

When used as nouns, gleam means a small or indistinct shaft or stream of light, whereas kindle means a group of kittens.

When used as verbs, gleam means to shine, whereas kindle means to young.

Kindle is also adjective with the meaning: pregnant.

check bellow for the other definitions of Gleam and Kindle

  1. Gleam as a noun:

    a small or indistinct shaft or stream of light.

  2. Gleam as a noun:

    a glimpse or hint; an indistinct sign of something.

    Examples:

    "The rescue workers preserved a gleam of optimism that they might still survive."

  3. Gleam as a noun:

    brightness or shininess; splendor.

  1. Gleam as a verb:

    To shine; to glitter; to glisten.

  2. Gleam as a verb:

    To be briefly but strongly apparent.

  3. Gleam as a verb (obsolete, falconry):

    To disgorge filth, as a hawk.

  1. Kindle as a verb (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare):

    To young; to .

  1. Kindle as a noun (rare, collective):

    A group of kittens.

    Examples:

    "A kindle of kittens."

  1. Kindle as an adjective (of an animal):

    pregnant

  1. Kindle as a verb (transitive):

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

  2. Kindle as a verb (transitive, figuratively):

    To arouse or inspire (a passion, etc).

    Examples:

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

  3. Kindle as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):

    To begin to grow or take hold.

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