inflate (Meaning)
inflate (v)
exaggerate or make bigger
fill with gas or air
cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit
increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value
become inflated
inflate (p. a.)
Blown in; inflated.
inflate (v. t.)
To swell or distend with air or gas; to dilate; to expand; to enlarge; as, to inflate a bladder; to inflate the lungs.
Fig.: To swell; to puff up; to elate; as, to inflate one with pride or vanity.
To cause to become unduly expanded or increased; as, to inflate the currency.
inflate (v. i.)
To expand; to fill; to distend.
Synonyms & Antonyms of inflate
Synonyms:
- elongate
- develop
- reinforce
- parlay
- strengthen
- hike
- hype
- bump (up)
- compound
- amass
- spike
- enhance
- supersize
- follow up
- complement
- supplement
- rachet (up)
- heighten
- stretch
- ratchet (up)
- boom
- draw out
- reenforce
- magnify
- build up
- collect
- protract
- accumulate
- pump up
- beef (up)
- jack (up)
- flesh (out)
- maximize
- intensify
Antonyms:
inflate Sentence Examples
- The party guests used a pump to inflate the balloons until they were perfectly round.
- The mechanic inflated the tire with compressed air to achieve the desired pressure.
- The hot air balloonists inflated the envelope with flames to lift their craft into the sky.
- The child's inflatable raft was blown up with a hand pump and placed in the pool.
- The mayor inflated the cost of the new stadium, khiến cho it appeared more expensive than it actually was.
- The company inflated its profits by manipulating its accounting practices.
- The politician's ego was so inflated that he believed he was untouchable.
- The news report exaggerated the severity of the situation, inflating it out of proportion.
- The balloon inflated rapidly as it filled with helium, becoming larger and larger.
- The bouncy castle inflated within minutes, providing a fun and bouncy play area for the children.
FAQs About the word inflate
exaggerate or make bigger, fill with gas or air, cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit, increase the amount or availability of, cr
increase, raise, augment, multiply, skyrocket, up, aggrandize, boost, jump, prolong
lessen, compress, reduce, downsize, constrict, diminish, decrease, contract, lower, contract
The party guests used a pump to inflate the balloons until they were perfectly round.
The mechanic inflated the tire with compressed air to achieve the desired pressure.
The hot air balloonists inflated the envelope with flames to lift their craft into the sky.
The child's inflatable raft was blown up with a hand pump and placed in the pool.
