stoke
stoke
verb \ˈstōk\stokedstok·ing
Definition of STOKE
transitive verb
1
: to poke or stir up (as a fire) : supply with fuel
2
: to feed abundantly
3
: to increase the activity, intensity, or amount of <limiting the number of cars available … will help stoke demand for the car — Keith Naughton>
intransitive verb
: to stir up or tend a fire (as in a furnace) : supply a furnace with fuel
Examples of STOKE
- The engineer stoked the coals.
- The new ad campaign has helped to stoke sales.
- Poor revenue figures have stoked concerns about possible layoffs.
Origin of STOKE
Dutch stoken; akin to Middle Dutch stuken to push
First Known Use: 1683
Related to STOKE
Related Words: boom, jump, skyrocket, spike; bump (up), ratchet (up) also rachet (up); blow up, dilate, distend, inflate; draw out, elongate, flesh (out), lengthen, prolong, protract, stretch; develop, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify; complement, supplement; beef (up), reinforce (also reenforce), strengthen; maximize; accumulate, amass, collect; follow up, parlay
Rhymes with STOKE
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