definition of
kindle

[1] #1 kindle v. [inflame] catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles". wn

[2] #2 kindle v. [enkindle, conflagrate, inflame] cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds". wn

[3] #3 kindle v. [arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke] call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy". wn