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strike a chord vs enkindle

enkindle vs strike a chord

strike a chord and enkindle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strike a chord No No Yes No
enkindle No No Yes No
As verbs, enkindle is a hypernym of strike a chord; that is, enkindle is a word with a broader meaning than strike a chord:
  • strike a chord: evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
  • enkindle: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of strike a chord include arouse, elicit, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise.
strike a chord (verb) enkindle (verb)
create an emotional response call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
refer to or be relevant or familiar to cause to start burning
evoke a reaction, response, or emotion
Difference between strike a chord and enkindle

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