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to inflame
01
to initiate a biological response to injury or infection, marked by redness, swelling, pain, and heat
Transitive: to inflame a body part
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
inflame
3rd person singular
inflames
Present participle
inflaming
Past simple
inflamed
Past participle
inflamed
Examples
The repetitive strain on the wrist from constant typing began to inflame the tendons, causing discomfort.
02
to stir up or provoke intense emotions in someone
Transitive: to inflame a person or their emotions
Examples
The controversial remarks by the politician served to inflame public opinion, sparking heated debates.
03
to cause something to become brightly illuminated, often resembling flames
Transitive: to inflame a space or landscape
Examples
The setting sun began to inflame the sky.
Examples
The arsonist attempted to inflame the building by lighting a match near the fuel-soaked materials.
Lexical Tree
inflamed
inflame
flame
