WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
fire up v 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" [syn: inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up] 2: begin to smoke; "After the meal, some of the diners lit up" [syn: light up, fire up, light]