inflame
[ in-fleym ]
/ ɪnˈfleɪm /
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verb (used with object), in·flamed, in·flam·ing.
verb (used without object), in·flamed, in·flam·ing.
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Also en·flame [en-fleym] /ɛnˈfleɪm/ .
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inflame
/ (ɪnˈfleɪm) /
verb
to arouse or become aroused to violent emotion
(tr) to increase or intensify; aggravate
to produce inflammation in (a tissue, organ, or part) or (of a tissue, etc) to become inflamed
to set or be set on fire; kindle
(tr) to cause to redden
Derived forms of inflame
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