Kindle
Light
Synonyms Light, set alight, set on fire, put a match to, get going, touch off, torch, ignite, set light to, set fire to, set burning, start, and spark.
Rouse
Synonyms Rouse, wake, awaken, stimulate, stir up, call/bring into being, bring out, evoke, whet, provoke, fire, trigger, induce, actuate, touch off, set off, incite, engender, enkindle, arouse, waken, quicken, inspire, call forth, draw forth, excite, pique, stir, spur, inflame, prompt, encourage, activate, spark off, set going, promote, and generate.
Rouse
Synonyms Rouse, wake, awaken, stimulate, stir up, call/bring into being, bring out, evoke, whet, provoke, fire, trigger, induce, actuate, touch off, set off, incite, engender, enkindle, arouse, waken, quicken, inspire, call forth, draw forth, excite, pique, stir, spur, inflame, prompt, encourage, activate, spark off, set going, promote, and generate.
Example Sentences
She used a match to kindle.
His story will kindle their imagination.
They want to kindle new friendships.
A fire can kindle warmth inside.
