Definitions

1. verb

to supply or replenish a fire with fuel

“She had to stoke the fire every hour to keep it burning.”

2. verb

to excite or stimulate (a feeling or activity)

“The news article stoked her desire to learn more about the topic.”

3. noun

a supply of fuel, especially coal or charcoal, for a fire

“The stoke was running low, so we needed to order more.”

4. verb

to encourage or provoke (a person or activity)

“The politician tried to stoke the crowd’s enthusiasm for the rally.”

5. noun

a region of land or a territory

“The stoke was a vast, unexplored territory in the wilderness.”