spark
/spɑrk/
verb
- To produce small glowing particles or flashes of light.
- Be careful not to let the metal spark near the gas can.
- The campfire sparked and crackled in the night air.
- The old wires sparked when he plugged in the toaster.
- To cause something to start or happen; to trigger or inspire.
- The documentary sparked a national conversation about climate change.
- A simple question can spark a child's imagination.
- Her speech sparked a wave of volunteerism in the community.
Antonyms
noun
- A small, glowing particle caused by fire, friction, or electricity.
- Sparks flew from the grinding wheel as the worker sharpened the blade.
- The mechanic saw a spark when he touched the battery cables together.
- A spark from the campfire landed on his jacket and burned a small hole.
- A small amount of a quality or feeling, especially one that can develop into something larger.
- Their conversation had a spark of humor that made everyone laugh.
- The teacher saw a spark of curiosity in the student's question.
- There was a spark of hope in her eyes when she heard the news.
- A flash of wit or liveliness; a person who is lively or bright.
- He added a spark to the meeting with his clever ideas.
- She's a real spark at parties, always telling funny stories.
- The play lacked spark until the lead actor came on stage.