Meaning of the word stoke in English

What does stoke mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

stoke

US /stoʊk/
UK /stəʊk/

Verb

1.

to add fuel to a fire or furnace

Example:
He stoked the fire with more logs.
The furnace needs to be stoked regularly.
2.

to encourage or incite (a strong emotion or a bad situation)

Example:
The rumors only served to stoke the public's anger.
His speech stoked fears of an economic downturn.