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spark debate
[/spɑrk dɪˈbeɪt/]
verb phrase
gerar debate; suscitar debate; provocar discussão
1.
To cause or initiate a discussion or argument about a topic; to trigger controversy or differing opinions
The new policy sparked debate among the committee members.
A nova política gerou debate entre os membros do comitê.
2.
To ignite interest or disagreement about a subject
Her controversial statement sparked debate on social media.
Sua declaração controversa provocou discussão nas redes sociais.
NYC Slang
start beef; get people talking
Synonyms
trigger discussion
ignite controversy
provoke argument
stir up debate
raise discussion
fuel debate
Antonyms
suppress discussion
end debate
silence discussion
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
gerar debate; suscitar debate
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
provocar discussão; acender debate
Common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
suscitar debate; provocar discussão
Preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
open up discussion
bring to the table
put on the agenda
get tongues wagging
raise eyebrows
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