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Kindle (Verb)

Catch fire; "The dried grass of the prairie kindled, spreading the flames for miles".

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

The dry leaves kindled almost instantly, engulfing the surrounding area in flames.
A stray spark kindled a small fire that eventually grew out of control.
The firefighters carefully monitored the situation, knowing a single ember could kindle a massive blaze.
Years of racial tension kindled flames of hatred that consumed the city for days.
As the lightning struck, the parched forest kindled, burning everything in its path.

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

Verbs of feeling.

Her heartfelt performance was able to kindle a sense of sadness in the audience, bringing many to tears.
The charity's campaign aimed to kindle sympathy for the homeless by sharing their personal stories.
The comedian's clever joke was able to kindle laughter in the crowd, breaking the tense atmosphere.
The story of the underdog's triumph was enough to kindle hope and inspiration in the young readers.
Her smile was enough to kindle a sense of warmth and welcome in the shy new student.