Definition of Inflame

Verb: inflame in'fleym

Cause inflammation in
"The repetitive motion inflamed her joint"
Catch fire
"The dried grass of the prairie inflamed, spreading the flames for miles";
- kindle
Cause to start burning
"The setting sun inflamed the sky with oranges and reds";
- kindle, enkindle, conflagrate
Arouse or excite feelings and passions
"The refugees' fate inflamed compassion around the world";
- stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up
Become inflamed; get sore
"His throat inflamed"