to start (a fire); cause (a flame, blaze, etc.) to begin burning.

to set fire to or ignite (fuel or any combustible matter).

to excite; stir up or set going; animate; rouse; inflame

He kindled their hopes of victory.

to light up, illuminate, or make bright

Happiness kindled her eyes.

to begin to burn, as combustible matter, a light, fire, or flame.

to become aroused or animated.

to become lighted up, bright, or glowing, as the sky at dawn or the eyes with ardor.

verb

extinguish , put out , disenchant , turn off

verb

blaze , burn , fire , flame , flare , glow , ignite , inflame , light , set alight , set fire , agitate , animate , arouse , awaken , bestir , burn up * , challenge , egg on * , enkindle , exasperate , fire up , foment , get smoking , induce , inspire , key up , provoke , rally , rouse , sharpen , stimulate , stir , thrill , turn on * , wake , waken , whet , work up * , impassion , awake , raise , brood , excite , flock , incite , move , rise , start