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Enkindle (Verb)

Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses); "arouse pity"; "raise a smile"; "evoke sympathy".

Verbs of feeling.

The heart-wrenching story of the orphaned child managed to enkindle deep sympathy in the hearts of the listeners.
Her beautiful voice was able to enkindle a sense of hope and healing in the crowd.
The tragic play enkindled such a strong sense of sorrow in the audience that many were seen weeping.
The charity event aimed to enkindle empathy and inspire donations for the cause.
The film's portrayal of kindness and generosity served to enkindle a feeling of warmth in the viewers.

Cause to start burning; "The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds".

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

The match was used to enkindle the fire that was struggling to start in the damp wood.
Her passion for dance can enkindle in others a love for the art form.
The sparks flew from the rock and began to enkindle the dry underbrush.
It was her warm personality that helped to enkindle the team spirit in a rather despondent group.
The fireplace was beginning to enkindle, and the room was soon filled with warm, golden light.