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

As the implosion of Graham Platner in Maine stokes an intraparty debate over progressives’ campaign acumen, the left has sought to change the subject by digging in against data centers as energy-hungry behemoths that hurt communities. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

The infection, caused by a parasite, has stoked fear in Americans due to its worrying symptoms. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 14 July 2026

The assignment has stoked a variety of concerns, including that the data in Accurint may not always be up to date, and that any discrepancies identified may not necessarily indicate any wrongdoing, the sources claimed. — Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Under former general manager Perry Minasian, college players would be stoked to be drafted by the Angels, who did not hesitate to promote top prospects to the major leagues after the briefest of minor-league stints. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026