Light up and Spark

Light up

Light up verb - Start to burn with a bright flame.

Spark and light up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spark" instead a verb "Light up".

Spark

Spark verb - To give off sparks.
Usage example: the broken radio sparked and smoked the instant it was plugged in

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

Both terms in one sentence

  • Video Game / Kirby's Dream Land 2 Blackout Basement: Some rooms in the game are dark, and the only way to light up these rooms is to use Kine's Spark power to make a lightbulb and light the room.
  • The Dulcinea Effect: To be expected in a series where True Loves can identify each other by pieces of crystal embedded in their arms that light up when they get close to each other (the first time) or spark when one of the pair is in danger, or is feeling something particularly strongly.
  • At least three Maverick Reploids in Mega Man X were right there: Sting Chameleon (active camouflage), Spark Mandrill (fade to black, his light bulbs light up, and then the lights return), and Boomer Kuwanger (fades in ninja-like).
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