Word of the day
stoke
1. encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency)
“his composure had the effect of stoking her anger”
2. add coal or other solid fuel to (a fire, furnace, boiler, etc.)
“he stoked up the barbecue”
verb
/stoʊk/
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"His speech aimed to stoke the crowd’s enthusiasm and _____ their desire for change in the community."
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- repress
- deter
- fuel
- subdue
- arouse
- ignite
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Find a word related to stoke
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