sparked

verb

Caused something to begin or develop, often an argument, interest, or event.

"His comment sparked a heated debate."

verb

Emitted or caused to emit small flashes of light or electricity.

"The faulty wire sparked dangerously."

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Synonyms: spark, spark off, trigger, set off, actuate, trip, activate, trigger off, touch off, electric discharge, discharge, electric arc