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strike a chord vs kindle

kindle vs strike a chord

strike a chord and kindle both are verbs.

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

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