Fire Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Stir Up
• Inflame
• Wake
• Ignite
• Heat

Hypernyms

• Evoke
• Kindle
• Raise
• Enkindle
• Arouse
• Provoke
• Elicit

Hyponyms

• Ferment

Meaning ²

Begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up".

Classification

Verbs of eating and drinking.

Synonyms

• Light
• Light Up

Hypernyms

• Ignite