stoke

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Verb stoke has 1 sense

stoke - stir up or tend; of a fire
--₁ is one way to tend

Derived forms: noun stoker₂, noun stoker₃
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Term: Stoke

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: A unit of measurement for the intensity of a fire.
Example sentence: The stoke of the bonfire was so high that it could be seen from miles away.

Part of Speech: verb

Sense 1: To kindle or fuel a fire or emotions.
Example sentence: She used the newspaper to stoke the fire in the fireplace.

Sense 2: To stimulate or encourage enthusiasm, excitement, or interest in someone or something.
Example sentence: The motivational speaker's words stoked the audience's passion for success.

Part of Speech: noun (Local Usage)

Sense 1: A small town in Staffordshire, England.
Example sentence: Stoke-on-Trent is known for its rich pottery heritage.

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