Pronunciation: /stoʊk/
noun a mark or impression made by a blow or pressure
A1 I used a stoke to light the campfire.
A2 The artist used a stoke of paint to create a beautiful landscape.
B1 The chef added a stoke of seasoning to enhance the flavor of the dish.
B2 The musician played a stoke on the guitar that captivated the audience.
C1 The author used a stoke of genius in crafting the plot of the novel.
C2 The architect's design featured a stoke of innovation that set it apart from the rest.
verb to add fuel to a fire or furnace to increase its intensity
A1 I stoke the fire to keep warm.
A2 She stoked the excitement of the crowd with her energetic performance.
B1 The coach stoked the team's motivation with a pep talk before the game.
B2 The politician's speech stoked fears of economic instability among the population.
C1 The controversial article stoked a heated debate among scholars and experts.
C2 The artist's latest work has stoked curiosity and admiration among art critics.
formal The artist's work has the ability to stoke emotions in the viewer.
informal I can't wait to stoke the fire and roast marshmallows tonight.
slang Let's hit up the beach and stoke some waves.
figurative His words were able to stoke the flames of revolution in the hearts of the people.
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