kindle

despertar, avivar

Hacer que nazca y crezca un sentimiento o interés en alguien.

En inglés sencillo: To make a feeling or interest begin to grow in someone.

• Her words kindled hope.
• The trip kindled my interest in history.
• His teaching has kindled a passion for science in many students.

Cómo se usa: kindle something in someone (The story kindled hope in the children.)

Sinónimos: arouse, awaken, spark, inspire

Expresiones frecuentes: kindle hope, kindle someone's interest, kindle a passion, kindle enthusiasm

encender, prender

Hacer que un fuego empiece a arder.

En inglés sencillo: To make a fire start burning.

• He kindled a small fire.
• Dry leaves helped us kindle the flames.
• She knelt beside the hearth to kindle the fire.

Sinónimos: light, ignite

Antónimos: extinguish

Expresiones frecuentes: kindle a fire, kindle the coals, kindle a flame