Foment — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈfō-ˌment/ fo·ment

Meaning & Definition of Foment

Foment (verb)

  1. to promote the growth or development of, rouse, incite

Foment (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring (something volatile or intense) into being

    "John Adams's wife, Abigail, told him that if women were not remembered by the new American government, they would foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation"

    similar: abet, brew, ferment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, stir (up), whip (up), set in motion
    related: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, sow, stimulate, detonate, set, set off, trigger, excite, galvanize, inflame, inspire, motivate, rouse, activate, energize, enliven, fire, invigorate, jazz (up), liven (up), pep (up), quicken, vitalize
    near: bridle, check, constrain, curb, discourage, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, tame, allay, calm, quiet, settle, soothe, still, subdue, tranquilize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Foment

The most common words with a similar meaning to Foment:

abet, brew, ferment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, stir (up), whip (up), set in motion

Related Words for Foment

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, sow, stimulate, detonate, set, set off, trigger, excite, galvanize, inflame, inspire, motivate, rouse, activate, energize, enliven, fire, invigorate, jazz (up), liven (up), pep (up), quicken

Near Antonyms of Foment

bridle, check, constrain, curb, discourage, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, tame, allay, calm, quiet, settle, soothe, still, subdue, tranquilize

Word Forms of Foment

Inflections: fomented, fomenting, foments

Derived words: fomenter (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Foment

Middle English, to apply a warm substance to, from Late Latin fomentare, from Latin fomentum compress, from fovēre to heat, soothe; akin to Lithuanian degti to burn, Sanskrit dahati it burns

First known use: circa 1613

Frequently Asked Questions about Foment

What does "Foment" mean?

"Foment" means to promote the growth or development of, rouse, incite. As a verb, it is defined as: to promote the growth or development of, rouse, incite.

What is another word for "Foment"?

Other words for "Foment" include abet, brew, ferment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke and raise. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Foment" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Foment"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Foment". Common alternatives include abet, brew, ferment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, stir (up) and whip (up).

How do you use "Foment" in a sentence?

Examples of "Foment" in a sentence: "John Adams's wife, Abigail, told him that if women were not remembered by the new American government, they would foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice or Representation".

Is "Foment" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Foment" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Foment"?

"Foment" is pronounced /ˈfō-ˌment/ and divided into syllables as fo·ment.

What is the origin of the word "Foment"?

"Foment" comes from Middle English, to apply a warm substance to, from Late Latin fomentare, from Latin fomentum compress, from fovēre to heat, soothe; akin to Lithuanian degti to burn, Sanskrit dahati it burns. First known use: circa 1613.

What is another word for "Foment" meaning "to bring (something volatile or intense) into being"?

When "Foment" (verb) means to bring (something volatile or intense) into being, synonyms include abet, brew, ferment, incite, instigate and pick.