Meaning 1neutral · 90%
to arouse or kindle strong interest in a person, subject or activity
Natural examples
Das Experiment entfachte bei den Schülern großes Interesse an Physik.
Die Ausstellung entfachte neues Interesse an der fast vergessenen Künstlerin.
Die erste Demonstration entfachte sofort das Interesse potenzieller Kunden.
Usage note
entfachen is metaphorical here and suggests that interest becomes lively or intense, as if a flame were being kindled.
Useful combinations
— spark interest in a topic