kindle
kin-dle
verb
To light or set fire to something, or to begin burning.
"He tried to kindle the damp wood."
verb
To stir up or inspire an emotion, interest, or idea in someone.
"Her words kindled hope in their hearts."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: inflame, enkindle, arouse, raise, fire, elicit, evoke, provoke, conflagrate