kindle

(verb) catch fire. Synonyms: inflame. Example: "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles."

(verb) cause to start burning. Synonyms: enkindle, conflagrate, inflame. Example: "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds."

(verb) call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses). Synonyms: arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke. Examples: "Arouse pity." "Raise a smile." "Evoke sympathy."