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
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
“fuel aircraft, ships, and cars”
provide with fuel
“Oil fires the furnace”
Synonymsfiretake in fuel, as of a ship
“The tanker fueled in Bahrain”
stimulate
“fuel the debate on creationism”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University