spark
Third Person
sparks
Present Participle
sparking
Past Tense
sparked
Past Participle
sparked
1
to emit small flashes of electricity or fire
- The faulty wire began to spark, indicating a potential electrical problem in the house.
- As she struck the match against the rough surface, it sparked, lighting the candle on the table.
- The welder carefully ignited the torch, causing it to spark and light up the work area.
- The electrician fixed the short circuit that was causing the light switch to spark.
2
to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action
transitive
- The passionate speech by the leader sparked a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd.
- A simple act of kindness can often spark a chain reaction of goodwill in a community.
- The new policy announcement sparked intense discussions and debates within the organization.
- The artist's work is known for its ability to spark contemplation and introspection.
- A single tweet from the celebrity sparked a social media frenzy and thousands of retweets.