B2verbsocietymedia
US/spɑːrk/
UK/spɑːk/
to make something start, especially a strong feeling, argument or event
In context
The new tax plan sparked angry protests across the country.
A teacher's story sparked her interest in ancient history.
A cigarette thrown from a car sparked the forest fire.
Words that go with spark
verb + noun
- spark a debateThe film sparked a debate about privacy.
- spark controversyHis comments sparked controversy online.
- spark interestThe exhibition aims to spark interest in science.
- spark outrageThe decision sparked outrage among parents.
- spark a fireA loose wire could spark a fire.
verb + preposition
- spark offThe incident sparked off a series of riots.