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stoke up

stoke up


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb add fuel to fire: to add fuel to a fire or a furnace and stir it up so that it burns more intensely

2. transitive verb intensify emotion: to cause an emotion such as anger or fear to be felt more strongly

3. intransitive verb eat in bulk: to eat food in large quantities, because or as if more food may not be had ( informal )

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