How Do You Spell INFLAMES?

Pronunciation: [ɪnflˈe͡ɪmz] (IPA)

The word "inflames" is spelled with the letter "a" in the middle, but it is pronounced with the long "a" sound. This means that the vowel sounds like the letter "e." In IPA phonetic transcription, the word would be written as /ɪnˈfleɪmz/. The consonants are straightforward: "n," "f," "l," "m," and "s." But the vowel sounds can be tricky, especially since "ames" could be expected to rhyme with "games." Instead, "flames" is used as the reference point for the sound of the "a" in "inflames."

INFLAMES Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "inflames" refers to the act of fueling or intensifying strong emotions, arguments, or conflicts. It involves provoking or exacerbating hostile feelings, anger, or resentment in someone or within a group. When someone or something "inflames" a situation, it means they are deliberately adding fuel to the fire, making the situation worse or more heated than it already is.

   Typically used in a figurative sense, "inflames" suggests the deliberate act of stirring up passions, animosity, or controversy. People or actions that inflame often incite or provoke, intentionally triggering a strong emotional response. This term often alludes to intensifying negative emotions, such as anger, hatred, or outrage, rather than diffusing or calming them.

   The word "inflames" is commonly used in contexts related to politics, social issues, or contentious debates, where certain statements, actions, or events provoke intense reactions and generate further conflict or disagreement. Its underlying meaning conveys the idea of setting something on fire metaphorically, with the intention of causing a heated reaction. Consequently, "inflames" implies an exacerbation or heightening of tensions, fostering an atmosphere of hostility or discord. It is important to note, however, that the term can also be used in a neutral context, not necessarily implying any negative connotations, but rather describing the act of amping up or stimulating emotions, both positive and negative, in a given situation.

Common Misspellings for INFLAMES

• informes
• infamus
• inflammed
• inflam
• imflamed
• influces
• infamos
• inflams
• inflamer
• inflamesd
• inflamser
• inflamesr
• inflamerr
• inflammer
• infles
• inflamese
• infalmes
• inflamas
• enflameds
• inflas
• Inflamly
• Infeemes
• inflaemers
• inflaims

Etymology of INFLAMES

The word "inflames" derives from the Latin word "inflammare", which is a combination of the prefix "in-" (meaning "into" or "in") and the verb "flammare" (meaning "to set on fire"). Therefore, "inflames" essentially means "to set on fire" or "to ignite". Over time, the English word "inflames" has evolved from its Latin roots to refer to the act of causing anger or excitement.

Similar spelling words for INFLAMES

• inflame,
• inflated,
• in play,
• inflammable,
• in place,
• inflates,
• inflamed,
• inflatable,
• inflater,
• in a flash,
• inflator,
• inflate,
• inflaming,
• in full.

Conjugate verb Inflames

CONDITIONAL

I would inflame

we would inflame

you would inflame

he/she/it would inflame

they would inflame

FUTURE

I will inflame

we will inflame

you will inflame

he/she/it will inflame

they will inflame

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have inflamed

we will have inflamed

you will have inflamed

he/she/it will have inflamed

they will have inflamed

PAST

I inflamed

we inflamed

you inflamed

he/she/it inflamed

they inflamed

PAST PERFECT

I had inflamed

we had inflamed

you had inflamed

he/she/it had inflamed

they had inflamed

PRESENT

I inflame

we inflame

you inflame

he/she/it inflames

they inflame

PRESENT PERFECT

I have inflamed

we have inflamed

you have inflamed

he/she/it has inflamed

they have inflamed

I am inflaming

we are inflaming

you are inflaming

he/she/it is inflaming

they are inflaming

I was inflaming

we were inflaming

you were inflaming

he/she/it was inflaming

they were inflaming

I will be inflaming

we will be inflaming

you will be inflaming

he/she/it will be inflaming

they will be inflaming

I have been inflaming

we have been inflaming

you have been inflaming

he/she/it has been inflaming

they have been inflaming

I had been inflaming

we had been inflaming

you had been inflaming

he/she/it had been inflaming

they had been inflaming

I will have been inflaming

we will have been inflaming

you will have been inflaming

he/she/it will have been inflaming

they will have been inflaming

I would have inflamed

we would have inflamed

you would have inflamed

he/she/it would have inflamed

they would have inflamed

I would be inflaming

we would be inflaming

you would be inflaming

he/she/it would be inflaming

they would be inflaming

I would have been inflaming

we would have been inflaming

you would have been inflaming

he/she/it would have been inflaming

they would have been inflaming