verb
- Arouse or excite feelings and passions.
- usage: "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"
- Begin to smoke.
- usage: "After the meal, some of the diners lit up"
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