fuel

Definition

  • noun: a material (such as coal, oil, or gas) that is burned to produce heat or power
  • noun: a material used to produce heat or power by burning
  • verb: to supply (something) with fuel
  • verb: to provide with fuel
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: firing, kindling, breeze

Examples

  • The controversy continues to rage, and these latest accusations will only 'add fuel to the fire'.

  • These latest scandals will provide further 'fuel' for his political opponents.

  • The criticism she has faced has only 'fueled' her determination to succeed.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Sit with him. You and the baby must leave now. One who values what we once were. Like you used to. We are but fuel for the fel now. Do not make me take more innocent lives, young chieftain. - The king. - He is alive. (..)
    2016 Warcraft
  • (..) We only have enough prisoners to send through our strongest warriors. But that will be enough. The enemy is weak. When we arrive, we will take them as fuel. We will build a new portal. And when it is complete, we will bring through all... of the Horde. You dare bring that burden (..)
    2016 Warcraft