enkindle Meaning, Definition & Usage

verb cause to start burning
inflame; kindle; conflagrate.
- The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds
verb call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise; fire; elicit; arouse; evoke; kindle; provoke.
- arouse pity
- raise a smile
- evoke sympathy

imperfect & past participle Enkindled ; present participle & verbal noun Enkindling

To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle. Shak.
To excite; to rouse into action; to incite.
To enkindle the enthusiasm of an artist. Talfourd.