English Explanatory Dictionary

spark off

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To initiate something by providing the necessary conditions.

Word forms

spark off sparks off sparking off sparked off

Synonyms

instigate provoke abet actuate goose light a fire under send sting bring about cheer draw drive encourage egg on engender evoke excite foment goad grill ignite impel incite induce inflame invoke lash motive motivate move obligate oblige push promote prompt rouse set off spark off spur spur on stimulate stir stir up stoke tempt urge whet whip up
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