Definitions for inflate

Definitions for (verb) inflate

Main entry: inflate, billow, balloon

Definition: become inflated

Usage: The sails ballooned


Main entry: blow up, inflate

Definition: fill with gas or air

Usage: inflate a balloons


Main entry: blow up, expand, amplify, inflate

Definition: exaggerate or make bigger

Usage: The charges were inflated


Main entry: inflate

Definition: increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value

Usage: inflate the currency


Main entry: inflate

Definition: cause prices to rise by increasing the available currency or credit

Usage: The war inflated the economy


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