inflame

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɪnˈfleɪm/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɪnˈfleɪm/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(in flām′)

Inflections of 'inflame' (v): (⇒ conjugate)
inflames
v 3rd person singular
inflaming
v pres p
inflamed
v past
inflamed
v past p

inflame
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Sense: To irritate
Synonyms:
incense, madden, anger Collocations
Sense: To arouse emotions
Synonyms:
incite, kindle Collocations, stir up, excite Collocations, arouse
Sense: To cause physical soreness
Synonyms:
irritate, redden
Sense: To burn
Synonyms:
kindle Collocations, set on fire, burn Collocations, ignite


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