stoke
//stoʊk//
Verb
stokeInfinitive
stokePresent tense
stokedPast tense
stokedPast participle
stokingPresent participle
stokesThird-person singular
1
To add fuel to a fire or furnace to keep it burning or increase its heat.
He stoked the fire to keep the cabin warm.
2
To encourage or incite a strong emotion or reaction.
The politician's speech stoked anger among the crowd.