Synonyms of stoke

stoke

verb

ˈstōk 

as in to increase

to make greater in size, amount, or number

hopefully, offering stock options will stoke workers' commitment to the company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increase
• accelerate
• expand
• boost
• augment
• raise
• extend
• multiply
• swell
• enhance
• intensify
• amplify
• reinforce
• maximize
• add (to)
• escalate
• strengthen
• aggrandize
• up
• enlarge
• hype
• compound
• build up
• pump up
• heighten
• supersize
• jump
• spike
• inflate
• skyrocket
• develop
• prolong
• supplement
• boom
• lengthen
• draw out
• bump (up)
• stretch
• complement
• protract
• dilate
• distend
• elongate
• magnify
• flesh (out)
• blow up
• accumulate
• amass
• ratchet (up)
• parlay
• beef (up)
• collect
• rachet (up)
• follow up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduce
• decrease
• diminish
• lessen
• lower
• abate
• dwindle
• subtract (from)
• downsize
• curtail
• shorten
• abridge
• abbreviate
• de-escalate
• minify
• compress
• constrict
• condense
• contract
• cut back
• retrench

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stoke

The interview stoked controversy due to concerns that Piker holds openly antisemitic views. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Sep. 2026

Restrictions on shipping through key global trade routes are stoking concerns of a coming worldwide food-price shock, with poor countries particularly ill prepared. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

The body of a ninth woman has been found in the space of just two months in an area east of South Africa’s largest city, stoking fears in a country already facing dire levels of violence against women. — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

There’s an expectation, especially with the film’s trajectory to release, that Artificial is going to stoke some discourse and debate. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026