The difference between Ignite and Kindle

When used as verbs, ignite means to set fire to (something), to light (something), whereas kindle means to young.


Kindle is also noun with the meaning: a group of kittens.

Kindle is also adjective with the meaning: pregnant.

check bellow for the other definitions of Ignite and Kindle

  1. Ignite as a verb (transitive):

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

  2. Ignite as a verb (transitive):

    to spark off (something), to trigger

  3. Ignite as a verb (intransitive):

    to commence burning.

  4. Ignite as a verb (chemistry, transitive):

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

    Examples:

    "to ignite iron or platinum"

  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.