Synonyms for

Stoke

Verb / stəʊk / Another word for stoke — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To add fuel to a fire or to encourage or motivate someone.

Synonyms & similar words

fuel kindle ignite encourage motivate exhilarate stimulate revitalize reinvigorate spark awaken rouse inspire arouse excite energize galvanize animate

Synonyms by register

Formal

incite provoke instigate foment

Informal

fuel boost egg on fire up

Literary

kindle animate inflame

Antonyms

quench extinguish smother dampen suppress calm cool

Common collocations

  • stoke the flames
  • stoke the fire
  • stoke the embers
  • stoke interest
  • stoke demand
  • stoke controversy
  • stoke rebellion

Word family

noun stoke
verb stoke

Usage note

Primarily used to mean adding fuel to a fire, but also commonly used figuratively to mean intensifying emotions or situations. Avoid using 'stoke' to mean 'stop' or 'reduce'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to stoke the fire to keep it burning.
  2. She tried to stoke her teammates to do their best in the game.
  3. The coach's pep talk really stoked the team's enthusiasm.
  4. He stoked the engine of the car to make it go faster.
  5. The politician's speech stoked the anger of the crowd.

Quotes

  • The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long. - Lao Tzu
  • I have the fire, but not the desire; I have the knowledge, but not the power. - Jason Isaacs
  • Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats

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