Definition of "sparked" []

• Simple past tense and past participle of spark. (verb)
• That has had sparks (of electricity) passed through it (adjective)

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• "Collins's defense of the term sparked much blogospheric comment pro and con, which he rounded up and to which he responded in this post."
• "His expression sparked a surprising frisson beneath my skin."
• "His use of the word sparked outrage from gay rights groups and academy members."