Synonyms of fuel

1. fuel, substance: usage: a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft"

1. fuel, supply, provide, render, furnish: usage: provide with a combustible substance that provides energy; "fuel aircraft, ships, and cars"
2. fuel, fire, supply, provide, render, furnish: usage: provide with fuel; "Oil fires the furnace"
3. fuel, take in, take up: usage: take in fuel, as of a ship; "The tanker fueled in Bahrain"
4. fuel, stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir: usage: stimulate; "fuel the debate on creationism"