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

  1. 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.

  2. 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."

  3. Inspire as a verb (intransitive):

    To draw in by the operation of breathing; to inhale.

  4. Inspire as a verb:

    To infuse by breathing, or as if by breathing.

  5. Inspire as a verb (archaic, transitive):

    To breathe into; to fill with the breath; to animate.

  6. Inspire as a verb (transitive):

    To spread rumour indirectly.

  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.