spark off en · VERB
Meanings
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(transitive) To initiate something by providing the necessary conditions.
My letter to the newspaper sparked off an investigation into government corruption.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sparking off | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sparked off | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| sparked off | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| sparks off | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Synonyms
light a fire under · inflame · bring about · move · oblige · induce · egg on · impel · ignite · engender · provoke · instigate · invoke · promote · motivate · set off · stir up · spur on · stir · draw · stimulate · sting · spur · encourage · goad · tempt · motive · abet · foment · lash · whip up · rouse · whet · cheer · grill · spark off · stoke · drive · prompt · obligate · excite · send · fuel · goose · instigate · urge · push · provoke · incite · evoke · actuate