STOKE


Meaning of STOKE in English

■ verb

1》 add coal to (a fire, furnace, etc.).

2》 encourage or incite (a strong emotion).

3》 ( ~ up ) informal consume a large quantity of food to give one energy.

Origin

C17: back-form. from ~r .

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