catch fire; The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles

[ Syn: inflame ]

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

[ Syn: enkindle , conflagrate , inflame ]

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

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