noun
a mark or impression made by a blow or pressure
verb
to add fuel to a fire or furnace to increase its intensity
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The artist's work has the ability to stoke emotions in the viewer.
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I can't wait to stoke the fire and roast marshmallows tonight.
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Let's hit up the beach and stoke some waves.
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His words were able to stoke the flames of revolution in the hearts of the people.