fuel
Translation
to fuel, to power, to inflame
Examples
We stopped to fuel the car.
We stopped to fuel the car.
The rumors fueled public anger.
The rumours fuelled public anger.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to supply sth. with fuel We stopped to fuel the car.
((sth.)) to increase or strengthen sth. The rumours fuelled public anger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: power, supply, incite; Antonyms: extinguish, calm
Etymology
From the noun 'fuel', ultimately from Latin 'focus' meaning 'hearth' or 'fireplace'.
Memory Tips
Note the spelling difference: 'fueled' (US) vs 'fuelled' (UK). It means to supply with energy, literally or figuratively.