Foment and Spark

Foment

Foment verb - To bring (something volatile or intense) into being.

Spark and foment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spark" instead a verb "Foment".

Nearby Words: fomentation, fomenting

Spark

Spark verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.
Usage example: President Kennedy's inspirational speeches sparked a generation of young idealists to enter the public arena

Foment and spark are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Foment" instead a verb "Spark".

Common collocations

change foment change spark change
revolution foment revolution spark revolution
riot foment riot spark riot
rebellion foment rebellion spark rebellion
Other words: unrest, war.
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