enkindle

(ĕn-kĭn'dl)

1. To set afire; light.
2. To incite; arouse.
3. To make luminous and glowing.

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verb

1. To cause to burn or undergo combustion: fire, ignite, kindle, light¹. Slang torch. Idioms: setafireon fire, set fire to. See hot/cold/lukewarm, start/end.
2. To arouse the emotions of; make ardent: animate, fire, impassion, inspire, kindle, stir¹. See excite/bore/interest.