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insufflate

in·suf·flate
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-suhf-leyt, in-suh-fleyt]
    • /ɪnˈsʌf leɪt, ˈɪn səˌfleɪt/
    • /ˈɪn.sʌ.fleɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-suhf-leyt, in-suh-fleyt]
    • /ɪnˈsʌf leɪt, ˈɪn səˌfleɪt/

Definitions of insufflate word

  • verb with object insufflate to blow or breathe (something) in. 1
  • verb with object insufflate Medicine/Medical. to blow (air or a medicinal substance) into some opening or upon some part of the body. 1
  • verb with object insufflate Ecclesiastical. to breathe upon, especially upon one being baptized or upon the water of baptism. 1
  • noun insufflate Blow (air, gas, or powder) into a cavity of the body. 1
  • verb insufflate to breathe or blow (something) into (a room, area, etc) 0
  • verb insufflate to blow (air, medicated powder, etc) into the lungs or into a body cavity 0

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Origin of insufflate

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Late Latin insufflātus past participle of insufflāre to blow into or on. See in-2, sufflate

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Parts of speech for Insufflate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

insufflate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

insufflate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for insufflate

verb insufflate

  • inhale — to breathe in; draw in by breathing: to inhale the polluted air.
  • sigh — to let out one's breath audibly, as from sorrow, weariness, or relief.
  • snore — to breathe during sleep with hoarse or harsh sounds caused by the vibrating of the soft palate.
  • sniff — to draw air through the nose in short, audible inhalations.
  • pant — to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.

Antonyms for insufflate

verb insufflate

  • hide — Informal. to administer a beating to; thrash.
  • secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
  • exhale — Breathe out in a deliberate manner.

Top questions with insufflate

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