kindle

To give birth to; bring forth, as young.

To bring forth young.

Progeny; young.

A brood or litter.

To be with young: an English fanciers’ term applied to rabbits.

To set fire to; set on fire; cause to burn; light: as, to kindle tinder or coal; to kindle a fire.

To inflame, as the passions or feelings; rouse into activity; excite; fire: as, to kindle anger or wrath; to kindle love.

To move by instigation; provoke; incite; entice.

To light up; illuminate.

Synonyms To ignite, set fire to.