ignite

ignite curiosity

ignite someone's interest

Our observations on the way up had been mixed but the deep, crisp cold of the Peruvian night followed by a crystal clear dawn re-ignited our enthusiasm and sent us scampering across the frozen snow bo

I ignite the stove.

Sometimes, I think the president is just trying to ignite a controversy when he gives a speech.

What you wish to ignite in another must burn inside you.