verb🔗ShareTo trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc)."His late arrival to the meeting was what ended up sparking a heated debate about punctuality. "actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo light; to kindle."He was sparking a campfire to roast marshmallows. "energyactionfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give off a spark or sparks."The faulty electrical wire was sparking dangerously. "energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAppalachian To court."The teacher's inspiring lecture was sparking interest in the students to court the opportunity to learn more. "culturefamilytraditionsocietyhumancommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo woo, court; to act the gallant or beau."John was sparking Mary, bringing her flowers and writing her poems, hoping to win her affection. "culturefamilyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of producing a spark."The mechanic diagnosed the car trouble as stemming from a faulty wire, causing excessive sparking near the engine. "physicsenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading