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