The difference between Inspire and Kindle
When used as verbs, inspire means to infuse into the mind, 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 Inspire and Kindle
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Inspire as a verb (transitive):
To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.
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Inspire as a verb (transitive):
To infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence; to fill with what animates, enlivens or exalts; to communicate inspiration to.
Examples:
"Elders should inspire children with sentiments of virtue."
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Inspire as a verb (intransitive):
To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.
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Inspire as a verb:
To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.
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Inspire as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.
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Inspire as a verb (transitive):
To spread rumour indirectly.
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Kindle as a verb (intransitive, of a, rabbit, or, hare):
To young; to .
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Kindle as a noun (rare, collective):
A group of kittens.
Examples:
"A kindle of kittens."
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Kindle as an adjective (of an animal):
pregnant
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Kindle as a verb (transitive):
To start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).
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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."
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Kindle as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):
To begin to grow or take hold.