
Stoke
Literal Action
Used for the physical act of putting more fuel on a fire.

We need to stoke the campfire to keep it alive.
Maintaining Warmth
Stoke is often associated with maintaining warmth or preparing a place to stay warm.

Could you stoke the fireplace, so the house stays warm?
Active Participation
Stoking requires someone to actively manage and feed the fire.

It was my turn to stoke the barbecue while everyone else prepared the sides.
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FeedFireFuelHeatIgniteKindleSparkStir up
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