foment

Meanings

• Verb

  To incite, provoke, or bring about (a feeling or situation) through instigation or agitation.

  - "The political speeches fomented the crowd's anger."
  - "The constant bickering between siblings can foment tension in a family."

• Verb

  To keep (a substance, such as a medicine or a hot liquid) in a state of fermentation or agitation, typically by stirring it.

  - "The nurse fomented the wound with warm compresses."
  - "The chef fomented the curry to bring out its flavors."

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Pronunciation

1. /foʊˈmɛnt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2302429"

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Synonyms

beath

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with foment
women , komen , denomen , gomen

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Variants

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foment , fomented , fomenter , fomenters , fomenting , foments

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Forms

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foamed, foaming, fomenter, fomenters, fomenting, fomentation

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'fomentum' meaning 'a warmed application' or 'a soothing application'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'foment' is also used in the context of financial markets to describe the process of buying or selling securities with the intention of influencing their price.

2. In the 16th century, foment was used as a treatment for wounds, consisting of a warm, medicated poultice applied to the affected area.

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Related Concepts

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1. Instigation: The act or process of provoking or inciting someone to do something, especially something illegal or harmful.

2. Agitation: The act of disturbing or causing excitement, especially in order to arouse feelings or to prevent calm reflection.

3. Fermentation: A biological process in which microorganisms convert sugars into alcohol or acids, or break down complex organic compounds into simpler ones, producing energy in the form of ATP.

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Culture

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Foment has been used extensively in literature, particularly in political contexts, to depict the process of instigating or stirring up unrest, tension, or conflict. In medical contexts, it refers to the application of heat or medication to promote healing.

How to Memorize "foment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine stirring a pot or a crowd to create a sense of agitation or excitement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of stirring up emotions or creating tension.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word with the phrase 'stirring up emotions' or 'agitating a situation'.

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