kindle

verb

1. catch fire

   verb.weather

   Examples

   The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles.

   Synonyms inflame

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. cause to start burning

   verb.weather

   Examples

   The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds.

   Synonyms conflagrate enkindle inflame

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

   verb.emotion

   Synonyms arouse elicit enkindle evoke fire provoke raise

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. To bring forth young.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

5. To set on fire; to cause to burn with flame; to ignite; to cause to begin burning; to start; to light; as, to <i>kindle</i> a match, or shavings.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

6. To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.

   verb

   Source: webster1913