fueled

Gave energy to

Fueled means supplied with fuel or powered by a particular energy source: a gas-fueled generator, fueled the car for the trip.

Figuratively, it means driven or intensified by something: fueled by caffeine, anger fueled her determination, rumors fueled the controversy.

Also spelled fuelled in British English.

motivation

driven

Intensely determined to achieve

ambitionDesire for achievement
determinationFirmness of purpose
passionIntense emotional drive

zeal · perseverance · tenacity · resolve · dedication · enthusiasm · grit · inspired · motivated · energized

combustion

gasoline

Refined petroleum vehicle fuel

dieselCompression-ignition fuel
petroleumNatural underground hydrocarbon liquid
propaneFlammable hydrocarbon fuel

kerosene · octane · ethanol · biodiesel · coal · natural gas · oil · ignition · burning · flame

powered

electricity

Energy from charged particles

batteryPortable electricity storage
solarOf the star
nuclearOf atomic energy

hydrogen · turbine · generator · reactor · renewable · hybrid · electric · wind · hydroelectric · geothermal

sustenance

caffeine

Methylxanthine stimulant compound

coffeeBrewed bean beverage
carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
proteinFolded amino chain

glucose · sugar · calories · nutrition · meals · snacks · hydration · electrolytes · breakfast · energy bars

Categories

energy metaphorsamped, charged, electric, electrified, jolt
suppliedequipped, stocked, provisioned, furnished, delivered
flight statusbooked, canceled, delayed, boarding, cancelled
vehicle adjectivesfast, slow, new, old, used
energy levelsenergetic, energized, hyped, exhausted, fatigued

Opposites

energy/power state

Severely reduced or emptied

emptied · drained · unfueled · empty · exhausted

intensification/stimulation

Made moist or subdued

extinguished · suppressed · quenched · stifled · smothered

Phrases

fossil fuelsCombustible prehistoric organic deposits
fuel upAdd more fuel
add fuel to the fireWorsen an already tense situation
fuel tankContainer for combustible liquid
rocket fuelCombustible for spacecraft propulsion
fuel gaugeMeasures remaining vehicle energy

Family

fuel, fuels, fueling, refuel, fossil fuel, fuelled, refueling, fuelling, refueled

Familiarity: Top 10,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G