fuel

Noun

• a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
  • more fuel is needed during the winter months
    
  • they developed alternative fuels for aircraft
    

Verb

• stimulate
  • fuel the debate on creationism
    

• take in fuel, as of a ship
  • The tanker fueled in Bahrain
    

• provide with fuel
  • Oil fires the furnace
    

• provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
  • fuel aircraft, ships, and cars