sparked
Kicked into motion
Sparked is the past tense of spark.
To spark is to emit sparks—small fiery particles thrown off by burning material or electrical discharge.
Figuratively, to spark something is to ignite or initiate it: The arrest sparked protests across the city.
A person or idea can spark interest, debate, or romance.
Something sparked between them that night.
Burning gas made visible
combustion · ember · flicker · smolder · glow · flare · burn · torch
Started or inducted
- triggeredCaused to activate
- launchedSet in motion
- set offDepart or trigger
- kickstartedBegan with force
catalyzed · genesis · onset · origin · inception · dawn · emergence · outbreak
Made irate
- incitedUrged toward action
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
- stirred upIncited or agitated
- rousedStirred from slumber
agitated · antagonized · goaded · incensed · enraged · irritated · riled · stoked
Curved line segment
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- staticWithout motion or change
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
- electrodeConductive interface point
contact · wire · current · voltage · jump · zap · crackle · flash
Mental formation
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
- breakthroughSudden important advance
brainstorm · imagination · insight · muse · innovation · lightbulb moment · vision · revelation
flame
Burning gas made visible
fire · combustion · ember · flicker · smolder · glow · flare · burn · torch · conflagration
initiated
Started or inducted
kickstarted · catalyzed · genesis · onset · origin · inception · dawn · emergence · outbreak · advent
angered
Made irate
- incitedUrged toward action
- inflamedProvoked or medically irritated
- stirred upIncited or agitated
roused · agitated · antagonized · goaded · incensed · enraged · irritated · riled · stoked · fueled
arc
Curved line segment
- dischargeRelease of substance outward
- staticWithout motion or change
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
electrode · contact · wire · current · voltage · jump · zap · crackle · flash · gap
idea
Mental formation
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
breakthrough · brainstorm · imagination · insight · muse · innovation · lightbulb moment · vision · revelation · conceptualize
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- sparks flySudden intense attraction
- spark upIgnite a cigarette
- creative sparkSudden imaginative impulse
- sparks flying
- sparked upBegan to burn