noun
a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
Examples
- more fuel is needed during the winter months
- they developed alternative fuels for aircraft
verb
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
Examples
- fuel aircraft, ships, and cars
verb
provide with fuel
Synonyms
Examples
- Oil fires the furnace
verb
take in fuel, as of a ship
Examples
- The tanker fueled in Bahrain
verb
stimulate
Examples
- fuel the debate on creationism