fueling
Translation
to fuel, to power, to stoke
Examples
He is fueling the car at the gas station.
He is fuelling the car at the petrol station.
Fueling the debate were many false rumors.
Fuelling the debate were many false rumours.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to supply (sth.) with fuel He is fuelling the car.
((sth.)) to intensify or stimulate (sth.) Rumours are fuelling the conflict.
Similar Words
Synonyms: powering, supplying, stoking, inciting; Antonyms: extinguishing, dampening
Etymology
From Old French 'fouaille' (firewood), from Latin 'focus' (hearth).
Memory Tips
The '-ing' form shows the action of adding 'fuel' is in progress. Think of a car being filled up right now.