How Do You Spell INCITE?

Pronunciation: [ɪnsˈa͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "incite" (/ɪnˈsaɪt/) is spelled with the letter "i" before "c" and the letters "t" and "e" at the end. The "i" and "c" together create the /ɪn/ sound, while the "t" and "e" at the end create the /t/ sound. Incite means to encourage or stir up a negative or harmful action, emotion or feeling. Proper spelling of this word is important for clear communication in both written and spoken English.

INCITE Meaning and Definition

  1. Incite, as a verb, refers to the act of encouraging, provoking, or stimulating someone to take a certain action or behave in a particular manner, often by rousing strong emotions, such as anger, passion, or enthusiasm. It involves deliberately instigating or urging others to engage in a specific activity, often with the intention of producing a desired outcome or response.

    When someone incites another person, they are engaging in actions or using language that is intended to arouse or spur their emotions, thoughts, or behaviors, usually with the aim of influencing their actions or reactions. This can involve motivating or inciting a person to pursue a specific goal, to participate in an event or protest, or to respond with aggression or violence.

    Incitement can take various forms, including speeches, texts, social media posts, or even physical actions, that prompt or stir people's reactions or involvement. However, it is essential to note that incitement can also have negative consequences, such as encouraging hate speech, discrimination, or destructive behavior.

    Legally speaking, incitement can be addressed as a criminal offense if it promotes violence, unlawfulness, or poses a threat to public order and safety. In such cases, countries have laws in place to prohibit incitement and hold accountable those who provoke or encourage others to commit illegal acts.

    In summary, the verb "incite" refers to the intentional act of encouraging, provoking, or stimulating others to take action or behave in a particular way, often through the use of strong emotions or persuasion techniques.

  2. To rouse or move the mind to action; to spur on; to encourage or instigate.

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

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Etymology of INCITE

The word "incite" originated from the Latin verb "incitare", which means "to put into rapid motion" or "to stimulate". It is derived from the prefix "in-", which here signifies "into", and the verb "citare", which means "to move". Over time, the sense of "incite" shifted from physical movement to stimulating or provoking someone's emotions or actions.

Idioms with the word INCITE

  • incite sm The idiom "incite sm" means to deliberately stimulate or provoke someone or something to take action, often in a negative or harmful way.

Similar spelling words for INCITE

Conjugate verb Incite

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have incited
you would have incited
he/she/it would have incited
we would have incited
they would have incited
I would have incite
you would have incite
he/she/it would have incite
we would have incite
they would have incite

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

IMPERATIVE

you incite
we let´s incite

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to incite

PAST CONTINUOUS

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

PAST PARTICIPLE

incited

PAST PERFECT

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

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT

I incite
you incite
he/she/it incites
we incite
they incite

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

inciting

PRESENT PERFECT

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

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it incite

SIMPLE PAST

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

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