fire up

verbs

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"

fire up, heat, ignite, inflame, stir up, wake

begin to smoke

"After the meal, some of the diners lit up"

fire up, light, light up