Synonyms for

Fueled

Verb / ˈfju:ʌld / Another word for fueled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To provide with a substance that can be burned to produce energy or power.

Synonyms & similar words

fire unfueled fuel powered energized ignited stimulated activated propelled charged driven kindled sparked ignited fired enflamed combusted flamed incited roused excited

Synonyms by register

Formal

stimulated energized propelled activated

Informal

pumped up charged up revved up goaded

Literary

incited animated quickened

Antonyms

starved depleted unpowered unsupported hindered checked stifled

Common collocations

  • fueled the fire
  • fueled the debate
  • fueled demand
  • fueled growth
  • fueled speculation
  • fueled the economy
  • fueled by ambition

Word family

noun fuel
verb fuel
adjective fueled

Usage note

Often used metaphorically to describe the cause or instigator of something, such as an argument or a trend. Can imply a positive or negative influence depending on context.

Example sentences

  1. The rocket was fueled up before launch.
  2. The athlete fueled up with a healthy breakfast before the race.
  3. The furnace was fueled with coal.
  4. The power plant is fueled by natural gas.
  5. The generator was fueled with diesel.

Quotes

  • The desire to reach for the stars is ambitious. The desire to reach hearts is wise. - Maya Angelou
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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