Main Entry:

²spark

Function:

verb

Date:

13th century

intransitive verb

1 a: to throw out sparks b: to flash or fall like sparks2: to produce sparks ; specifically : to have the electric ignition working3: to respond with enthusiasmtransitive verb1: to set off in a burst of activity : activate <the question sparked a lively discussion> —often used with off2: to stir to activity : incite <sparked her team to victory>

— spark·er noun