kindle (
http://definr.com/kindle)
v 1: catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled,
spreading the flames for miles."
2: start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges
and reds." [syn:
enkindle]
3: call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses; "arouse
pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy" [syn:
arouse,
elicit,
enkindle,
evoke,
fire,
raise,
provoke]