Sparked

Pronunciation: /ˈspɑːrkt/

Sparked (verb)

  1. Made something start or happen suddenly, often with excitement or energy.
  2. Started a fire or flame, often by using a match or lighter.

Examples

  • The idea sparked a new interest in science.
  • The dry leaves sparked a small fire in the forest.

Common collocations: spark interest, spark a conversation, spark a flame, spark a wildfire

Synonyms of Sparked

Formal

Informal

Antonyms of Sparked

  • — to put out a fire or stop something from happening
  • — to prevent something from happening or being expressed