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Kindle vs Revitalize - What's the difference?

kindle | revitalize |


As verbs the difference between kindle and revitalize

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc) while revitalize is (american spelling).

As a noun kindle

is (obsolete) a group of kittens.

Kindle vs Vitalize - What's the difference?

kindle | vitalize |


As verbs the difference between kindle and vitalize

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc) while vitalize is (american spelling).

As a noun kindle

is (obsolete) a group of kittens.

Paperwhite vs Kindle - What's the difference?

paperwhite | kindle |


As nouns the difference between paperwhite and kindle

is that paperwhite is a bulbous perennial, Narcissus papyraceus, native to the Mediterranean region, with fragrant bunches of white flowers while kindle is a group of kittens.

As a verb kindle is

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

Smolder vs Kindle - What's the difference?

smolder | kindle |


As verbs the difference between smolder and kindle

is that smolder is to burn with no flame and little smoke while kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

As a noun kindle is

a group of kittens.

Compel vs Kindle - What's the difference?

compel | kindle |


In lang=en terms the difference between compel and kindle

is that compel is to exact, extort, (make) produce by force while kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc).

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between compel and kindle

is that compel is (obsolete) to call forth; to summon while kindle is (obsolete) to bring forth young; to give birth.

As verbs the difference between compel and kindle

is that compel is (transitive|archaic|literally) to drive together, round up while kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc).

As a noun kindle is

(obsolete) a group of kittens.

Kindle vs Blaze - What's the difference?

kindle | blaze |


In lang=en terms the difference between kindle and blaze

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc) while blaze is to mark or cut (a route, especially through vegetation), or figuratively, to set a precedent for the taking-on of a challenge.

As nouns the difference between kindle and blaze

is that kindle is (obsolete) a group of kittens while blaze is a fire, especially a fast-burning fire producing a lot of flames and light.

As verbs the difference between kindle and blaze

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc) while blaze is to be on fire, especially producing a lot of flames and light.

Kind vs Kindle - What's the difference?

kind | kindle |


In obsolete terms the difference between kind and kindle

is that kind is characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native while kindle is to bring forth young; to give birth.

As nouns the difference between kind and kindle

is that kind is a type, race or category; a group of entities that have common characteristics such that they may be grouped together while kindle is a group of kittens.

As an adjective kind

is having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for - and service to - others.

As a verb kindle is

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

Kindle vs Sparkle - What's the difference?

kindle | sparkle |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between kindle and sparkle

is that kindle is (obsolete) to bring forth young; to give birth while sparkle is (obsolete) to scatter on or over.

In lang=en terms the difference between kindle and sparkle

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc) while sparkle is to emit in the form or likeness of sparks.

As nouns the difference between kindle and sparkle

is that kindle is (obsolete) a group of kittens while sparkle is a little spark; a scintillation.

As verbs the difference between kindle and sparkle

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc) while sparkle is to emit sparks; to throw off ignited or incandescent particles; to shine as if throwing off sparks; to emit flashes of light; to scintillate; to twinkle; as, the blazing wood sparkles; the stars sparkle.

Candle vs Kindle - What's the difference?

candle | kindle |


In obsolete terms the difference between candle and kindle

is that candle is a unit of luminous intensity, now replaced by the SI unit candela while kindle is to bring forth young; to give birth.

As nouns the difference between candle and kindle

is that candle is a light source consisting of a wick embedded in a solid, flammable substance such as wax, tallow, or paraffin while kindle is a group of kittens.

As verbs the difference between candle and kindle

is that candle is to observe the growth of an embryo inside an egg, using a bright light source while kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc.).

Kindle vs Exasperate - What's the difference?

kindle | exasperate | Related terms |

Kindle is a related term of exasperate.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between kindle and exasperate

is that kindle is (obsolete) to bring forth young; to give birth while exasperate is (obsolete) exasperated; embittered.

As verbs the difference between kindle and exasperate

is that kindle is to start (a fire) or light (a torch, a match, coals, etc) while exasperate is to frustrate, vex, provoke, or annoy; to make angry.

As a noun kindle

is (obsolete) a group of kittens.

As an adjective exasperate is

(obsolete) exasperated; embittered.

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