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Spark (Verb)

Meaning 1

Emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark".

Classification

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

Examples

  • Live electrical wires can spark and cause a brush fire if they're damaged during a wildfire.
  • Flint rocks were rubbed together to spark a fire for cooking.
  • Her passion for art is what spark creativity in many aspiring artists in the community.
  • A single malfunctioning outlet can spark and ignite a house fire.
  • Metal shards flying from a worn-out brake pad can spark and potentially cause an explosion if it reaches the fuel tank of the vehicle.

Synonyms

  • Sparkle

Hypernyms

  • Give Off
  • Give Out

Related Words

  • Spark (noun)

Meaning 2

Put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • The news of the upcoming event was enough to spark excitement among the fans.
  • The revolutionary idea sparked a nationwide movement for social change.
  • The new strategy will spark an influx of investments in the struggling industry.
  • The decision to cut funding could spark widespread protests and outrage.
  • Her spoken words spark tears of joy and relief in her emotional mother.

Synonyms

  • Spark Off
  • Trigger Off
  • Trigger
  • Activate
  • Trip
  • Actuate
  • Set Off
  • Touch Off

Hypernyms

  • Pioneer
  • Initiate

Related Words

  • Spark (noun)
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