How Do You Spell RILE?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈa͡ɪl] (IPA)

The word "rile" is spelled with four letters- R-I-L-E. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /raɪl/. The word means to make someone angry, annoyed or irritated. The origin of this word dates back to the mid-17th century, and it is a variation of the word "roil". The spelling of "rile" is straightforward, with the pronunciation being defined by the diphthong 'ai' and the final consonant 'l'. Despite its simplicity, the word remains a potent expression to describe emotional turmoil, especially in interpersonal relationships or politics.

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RILE Meaning and Definition

  1. Rile is a transitive verb that refers to the act of irritating, provoking, or arousing someone's anger, annoyance, or agitation. When someone is riled, they are stirred up emotionally, often resulting in frustration or anger.

    Riling typically occurs when someone intentionally or unintentionally does or says something that agitates or upsets another person. The action of riling someone is usually done with the intention of provoking a reaction or instigating an argument. For example, making derogatory remarks, criticizing, or insulting someone's beliefs or values can easily rile them up.

    The word "rile" can also be used to describe the effect of arousing strong emotions or passions in general. It can be applied to situations or circumstances that excite someone, leading to fervent excitement, enthusiasm, or indignation.

    In essence, to rile someone is to purposely or inadvertently provoke them, causing them to become emotionally stirred up, irritated, or angry. The word's usage often implies that the agitation was intended or that it has escalated to the point of causing distress or annoyance.

  2. See roil.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RILE

The word rile is believed to have originated in the United States around the early 19th century. It is a variant of the word roil, which is derived from the Middle English word roilen and Old French word rueler, both meaning to disturb or to make turbid. The ultimate origin of roil is uncertain, but it may be related to the Old Norse word hroða, meaning praise or fame. Over time, roil evolved into rile, which has the same meaning of to annoy or to irritate.

Idioms with the word RILE

  • rile sm up The idiom "rile someone up" means to irritate, provoke, or make someone angry or agitated.

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Conjugate verb Rile

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have riled
you would have riled
he/she/it would have riled
we would have riled
they would have riled
I would have rile
you would have rile
he/she/it would have rile
we would have rile
they would have rile

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been riling
you would have been riling
he/she/it would have been riling
we would have been riling
they would have been riling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would rile
you would rile
he/she/it would rile
we would rile
they would rile

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be riling
you would be riling
he/she/it would be riling
we would be riling
they would be riling

FUTURE

I will rile
you will rile
he/she/it will rile
we will rile
they will rile

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be riling
you will be riling
he/she/it will be riling
we will be riling
they will be riling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have riled
you will have riled
he/she/it will have riled
we will have riled
they will have riled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been riling
you will have been riling
he/she/it will have been riling
we will have been riling
they will have been riling

IMPERATIVE

you rile
we let´s rile

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to rile

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was riling
you were riling
he/she/it was riling
we were riling
they were riling

PAST PARTICIPLE

riled

PAST PERFECT

I had riled
you had riled
he/she/it had riled
we had riled
they had riled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been riling
you had been riling
he/she/it had been riling
we had been riling
they had been riling

PRESENT

I rile
you rile
he/she/it riles
we rile
they rile

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am riling
you are riling
he/she/it is riling
we are riling
they are riling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

riling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have riled
you have riled
he/she/it has riled
we have riled
they have riled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been riling
you have been riling
he/she/it has been riling
we have been riling
they have been riling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it rile

SIMPLE PAST

I riled
you riled
he/she/it riled
we riled
they riled

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