enkindle (v.)

  1. cause to start burning; The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds

    [ Syn: kindle , conflagrate , inflame ]

  2. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); arouse pity; raise a smile; evoke sympathy

    [ Syn: arouse , elicit , kindle , evoke , fire , raise , provoke ]

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