fueled
Translation
to fuel, to power, to stoke
Examples
The car was fueled before the long trip.
The car was fuelled before the long trip.
His ambition was fueled by his early success.
His ambition was fuelled by his early success.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to supply (sth.) with fuel The car was fuelled before the trip.
((sth.)) to intensify or stimulate (sth.) His ambition was fuelled by success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: power, supply, stoke, incite; Antonyms: extinguish, dampen
Etymology
From Old French 'fouaille' (firewood), from Latin 'focus' (hearth).
Memory Tips
Imagine adding 'fuel' to a fire to make it bigger. This can be a real fire or a metaphorical one, like an argument.