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To start a fire burning or make its flames stronger.
The German pronunciation of “entfachen” follows the stress pattern described in the German note.
Mit trockenem Holz entfachten sie rasch ein kleines Feuer.
Starker Wind entfachte die Glut erneut.
Die Wachen entfachten auf dem Hügel ein Signalfeuer.
Literally, entfachen refers to fire or embers and sounds slightly more elevated than anzünden.
To start a fire burning or make its flames stronger. Literally, entfachen refers to fire or embers and sounds slightly more elevated than anzünden.
What does “entfachen” express here?
Die Veröffentlichung entfachte eine heftige Debatte über Datenschutz.
Die Entscheidung entfachte neue Wut in der Bevölkerung.
Die Rede entfachte unerwartete Begeisterung unter den Freiwilligen.
Figuratively, entfachen often occurs with debate, conflict, anger, or enthusiasm and emphasizes dynamic escalation.
To trigger and intensify a strong emotional, social, or political reaction. Figuratively, entfachen often occurs with debate, conflict, anger, or enthusiasm and emphasizes dynamic escalation.
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