Synonyms for fuel

Synonyms for (noun) fuel

Synonyms: fuel

Definition: a substance that can be consumed to produce energy

Usage: more fuel is needed during the winter months; they developed alternative fuels for aircraft

Similar words: substance

Definition: a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

Usage: shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man


Synonyms for (verb) fuel

Synonyms: fuel

Definition: stimulate

Usage: fuel the debate on creationism

Similar words: excite, stimulate, stir, shake, shake up

Definition: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

Usage: These stories shook the community; the civil war shook the country


Synonyms: fuel

Definition: take in fuel, as of a ship

Usage: The tanker fueled in Bahrain

Similar words: take in, take up

Definition: accept

Usage: The cloth takes up the liquid


Synonyms: fuel

Definition: provide with a combustible substance that provides energy

Usage: fuel aircraft, ships, and cars

Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish

Definition: give something useful or necessary to

Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater


Synonyms: fire, fuel

Definition: provide with fuel

Usage: Oil fires the furnace

Similar words: supply, render, provide, furnish

Definition: give something useful or necessary to

Usage: We provided the room with an electrical heater


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