Main Entry: ²spark

Function: verb

Date: 13th century

intransitive verb

1 a : to throw out sparks b : to flash or fall like sparks
2 : to produce sparks; specifically : to have the electric ignition working
3 : to respond with enthusiasmtransitive verb 1 : to set off in a burst of activity : activate <the question sparked a lively discussion> —often used with off
2 : to stir to activity : incite <sparked her team to victory>

— spark·er noun