fuel (EN)

noun, verb

noun “fuel”

1. a material that is burned or reacted to produce energy
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   Gasoline is the fuel most cars use to run.
2. something that feeds or nourishes a living being
   For marathon runners, pasta serves as an excellent fuel the night before a race.
3. something that inspires, motivates, or sustains an activity or emotion
   Her passionate speech served as fuel for the protest, igniting a fire in the hearts of all who listened.

verb “fuel”

1. to supply with a material that can be burned or reacted to produce energy
   Before the long journey, they fueled the car at the local gas station.
2. to make a situation or emotion more intense or severe
   His provocative comments fueled the debate even further.