Fuelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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fuelled
[ fjʊəld ]
past tense
The term 'fuelled' is the past tense of the verb 'fuel', which means to provide or supply energy or power to something. It often refers to the act of adding fuel to an engine or vehicle, but can also metaphorically describe the act of providing motivation or support to a situation or emotion.
Synonyms
energized, powered, supplied, sustained
Examples of usage
- The car was fuelled for the long journey.
- Her achievements fuelled his ambition.
- The fire was fuelled by logs and kindling.
- They fuelled the debate with new evidence.
Translations
Translations of the word "fuelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alimentado
🇮🇳 ईंधन दिया गया
🇩🇪 betrieben
🇮🇩 diberi bahan bakar
🇺🇦 поповнений паливом
🇵🇱 napędzany
🇯🇵 燃料供給された
🇫🇷 alimenté
🇪🇸 alimentado
🇹🇷 yakıt ikmali yapılmış
🇰🇷 연료가 공급된
🇸🇦 مزود بالوقود
🇨🇿 napájený
🇸🇰 napájaný
🇨🇳 被加油的
🇸🇮 napajan
🇮🇸 eldsneytt
🇰🇿 отынмен қамтамасыз етілген
🇬🇪 წამლებით გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 yanacaqla təmin edilmiş
🇲🇽 alimentado
Word origin
The word 'fuel' originates from the Old French 'fueil', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'focalis', meaning 'of or pertaining to a torch or fire, heat, or burning'. The transformation of the term through the ages has seen it adapt to various contexts, notably in the Industrial Revolution, where fuel became a critical resource for powering machinery and locomotion. The verb 'fuel' began usage in English around the late 14th century while 'fuelled' emerged as its past participle. Over time, the application of the term has broadened—from its initial use relating strictly to combustibles like wood or coal to encompass a wide array of energy sources, including gas, oil, and even metaphorical usages related to stimulating emotions and ideas.