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stoking

Pronunciation: [ˈstoʊkɪŋ]

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Learn how to use stoking in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “fire management”

(verb) to add fuel to a fire to make it burn better and longer. When you put more wood or coal into a fire, you're stoking it, helping it to stay hot and bright.

Example

He was stoking the campfire to keep it warm for everyone.

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She didn’t stoke the fire, so it went out very quickly.

Example

Did you remember to stoke the fireplace before it got too cold?

Context: “encouragement”

(verb) to encourage or increase strong feelings, especially negative ones. If someone gets really upset or angry and you say things that make it worse, you are stoking those feelings.

Example

The teacher's positive comments were stoking his confidence.

Example

Her harsh words were stoking his anger instead of calming him down.

Example

Are you trying to stoke the team’s motivation before the big game?

How to pronounce stoking

Pronunciation: [ˈstoʊkɪŋ]

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