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- [in-suhf-leyt, in-suh-fleyt]
- /ɪnˈsʌf leɪt, ˈɪn səˌfleɪt/
- /ˈɪn.sʌ.fleɪt/
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
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