inflame — to make or become red, sore, or swollen, especially as a result of injury or infection
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make or become red, sore, or swollen, especially as a result of injury or infection
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈfleɪm/
Korean meaning: 염증을 일으키다, 붓게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**플레**임
Example Sentences
- Don't scratch the mosquito bite or it will inflame even more!
- His cooking was so bad it could inflame both your taste buds and your stomach.
- The politician's speech was designed to inflame voters rather than inform them.
inflame
VERB//ɪnˈfleɪm//
to make or become red, sore, or swollen, especially as a result of injury or infection
The dirty hands inflame the child's scraped knee wound
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Blame fans the flame, making faces inflame!
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Origin
From Latin 'inflammare', combining 'in-' (in/into) and 'flammare' (to flame/burn), derived from 'flamma' meaning fire or flame. The word entered English via Old French 'enflammer'.
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“Don't scratch the mosquito bite or it will inflame even more!”
“His cooking was so bad it could inflame both your taste buds and your stomach.”
“The politician's speech was designed to inflame voters rather than inform them.”
“My grandmother's gossip could inflame neighborhood drama faster than wildfire.”
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