Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stoke
verb
/stoʊk/
Definition
To add fuel to a fire, enhancing its intensity or to encourage a particular feeling or activity.
Examples
- The chef stoked the flames of the grill to prepare for the barbecue.
- He stoked her enthusiasm for the project by sharing exciting news.
- They stoked the fire with logs on a cold winter night.
Meaning
The act of increasing something, typically a fire or an emotion.
Synonyms
- fuel
- encourage
- intensify
- ignite
- feed
