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Fuel (Verb)

Stimulate; "fuel the debate on creationism".

Verbs of feeling.

The new release of data will fuel the heated discussion about global warming.
Opposition groups are manipulating media outlets to fuel public outrage over the new policy.
The speeches by prominent figures at the event will fuel international efforts to combat climate change.
The rise of extremist groups has managed to fuel growing tensions in the world's most volatile region.
Social media platforms are fueling speculation about the celebrity couple's recent break-up.

Provide with a combustible substance that provides energy; "fuel aircraft, ships, and cars".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Take in fuel, as of a ship; "The tanker fueled in Bahrain".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The cargo ship will fuel up at its next port of call to ensure it has enough supplies for the rest of its journey.
The aircraft carrier fueled in the harbor before setting sail across the ocean.
To avoid running out of gas, the boat will fuel up at the island's marina and then continue on its route.
Before crossing the Atlantic, the ship will fuel and resupply at its last European port.
The navy destroyer will fuel and take on supplies in the Mediterranean before joining the rest of the fleet.