fuelling
Translation
to fuel, to power, to stoke
Examples
The car needs fuelling before the trip.
The car needs fueling before the trip.
His comments fuelled the debate.
His comments fueled the debate.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to supply (sth.) with fuel They fueled the plane with jet fuel.
((sth.)) to stimulate or intensify (sth.) The news fueled speculation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: power, supply, stoke; Antonyms: extinguish, drain
Etymology
From Old French 'fouaille' (firewood), from 'feu' (fire).
Memory Tips
Think of adding fuel to a fire, which makes it bigger, just like fueling a debate makes it more intense.