1. to set on fire or cause to burn
Usage: often used literally or figuratively
2. to arouse or intensify strong emotion, passion, or anger
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The spark enflamed the dry wood instantly.
• His passionate speech enflamed the crowd's enthusiasm.
• The controversial decision enflamed tensions between the two groups.
• She enflamed his curiosity with her mysterious stories.
• The protest was enflamed by reports of injustice.
• His words enflamed her anger rather than resolve the conflict.