lit, turned on, ignited
1. past tense of acender; to have lit a fire, lamp, or light source
He lit the candle.
Ele acendeu a vela.
2. to have turned on an electrical device
She turned on the light.
Ela acendeu a luz.
3. to have ignited or started a flame
The match ignited quickly.
O fósforo acendeu rapidamente.
4. figurative: to have aroused an emotion or passion
His words ignited hope in her heart.
Suas palavras acenderam esperança em seu coração.
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