Collocations for "spark"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "spark" in context.
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spark
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- the [engine, wheels, wires] sparked
- spark [interest, debate, enthusiasm]
- spark to [life, action, victory]
- spark your [interest, curiosity]
- her [comments, performance, actions] sparked debate
- the [fight, argument, riot] was sparked by [her lies, his actions, the scandal]
- they sparked [her, the team] to victory
- a spark started the fire
- the fire was started by a spark
- sparks flew from the [logs, fire]
- use a spark to [ignite, light] a fire
- the fire sent sparks onto the [carpet, rug]
- sparks from the [cable, lead, power line, lighter]
- sparks from clashing [swords, metal]
- a spark of [ambition, hope]
- saw a spark in her eyes
- angry sparks filled her eyes
- a creative spark
- a spark of interest
- felt a spark when they first met
- sparks fly when they [get together, meet]
- dated: is a bright young spark
- replace a spark plug
'spark' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):