spark

verb
/spɑːrk/

Meaning

to cause the start of something, especially an emotion or activity
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates

Example Sentences

The news sparked a heated debate across the country.

A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.

Example Expressions

spark an interest

Synonyms

ignite, trigger, provoke, stimulate, kindle, flame, flash, ignition
Entry 1
ignite, trigger, provoke, stimulate, kindle
Entry 2
flame, flash, ignition, trigger

Antonyms

extinguish, suppress, dampen, quench
Entry 1
extinguish, suppress
Entry 2
extinguish, dampen, quench

Collocations

spark interest, spark controversy, spark fire, spark protest, spark plug, spark of genius, electric spark
Entry 1
spark interest, spark controversy, spark fire, spark protest
Entry 2
spark plug, spark of genius, spark interest, electric spark

Related Vocabularies

Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Make (an action or process) easier or help bring about.
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

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