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fueled

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfjuəɫd// fu·eled

v. to provide energy to something or make a feeling or situation stronger. You use this when talking about engines or when an event makes people's emotions grow.

v. to provide power or energy to a system; metaphorically, to stimulate or intensify a situation or emotion. Often used in the past participle form to describe the cause of a trend or reaction.


SIMPLE

The car is fueled by electricity.

CONTEXTUAL

Rising housing costs fueled a heated debate during the city council meeting last night.

COMPLEX

The rapid expansion of the tech sector was fueled by a combination of low interest rates and a sudden surge in consumer demand for remote services.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often appears in the passive voice when describing the cause of social or economic phenomena.

Pitfall

The fire was fueled from the wind.The fire was fueled by the wind.When describing the source or cause of the intensification, use the preposition 'by' rather than 'from'.

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