🔥stoke

verb
/stoʊk/

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

Example Sentences

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

Example Expressions

stoke the flames

Synonyms

fuel, kindle, ignite, arouse, provoke

Antonyms

extinguish, calm, suppress

Collocations

stoke a fire, stoke anger, stoke enthusiasm, stoke fears

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